ALTHAEA cannabina
Large
Sun
Pink
Reasonable soil
Summer
Pollinator friendly
Description
Althaea cannabina
Height x Spread: 150cm x 60cm
An architectural plant for the middle to back of the border having an airy feel with a branching habit.
This plant really is happy in full sun and a free draining, preferably alkaline soil. The basal foliage of this plant is different to the foliage on the flowering stems so do not be tricked into thinking that you have two different plants.
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