{"id":10076702408,"title":"Malva Seeds - Mystic Merlin","handle":"malva-mystic-merlin-flower-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e56 – 63 days. Mystic Merlin malva seeds promise dense and elegant full-season blooming to your garden when others can not. Mystic Merlin seeds grow vigorous, hardy malvas that thrive in a wide range of cool and temperate North American gardens. Mystic Merlin malva seeds mature as 36 – 60” tall uprights dazzling with \"veiny\" 2” funnel-shaped blooms in a classic mix of lavender, pink, fuchsia, and magenta. Mystic Merlin malva seeds are an ideal grow in the back of the garden or a decorative planter up on the patio or to brighten up any drab room. 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mystic Merlin Malva Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhock Mallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (Biennial in zones 7 - 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystic Merlin malva seeds can be directly sown after the frost, but for earliest blooms, begin indoors 10 – 12 weeks before final frost date. Malva seeds will germinate in 7 – 14 days with full light and, once germinated, move to fluorescent grow light until two sets of true leaves have developed. Harden off if transplanting outside to a sunny spot or similarly warm place indoors. Even if plants die off from flowering, Mystic Merlin malvas will likely reseed on their own for next spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 – 63 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 – 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 – 60” shrubby upright with a 24” spread of 2” funnel-shaped blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, loamy, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun – Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystic Merlin malva thrives in well-drained soil and can be susceptible to rust in the long summer months but, other than that, plants are very hardy performers. The genus \u003cem\u003eMalva\u003c\/em\u003e, however, is heavily susceptible to \u003cem\u003epotyvirus\u003c\/em\u003e, a disease found in aphids scattered throughout Europe and even found in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix of ”veiny\" bicolored blooms in shades of lavender, pink, fuchsia, and magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystic Merlin malva seeds can be directly sown after the frost, but for earliest blooms, begin indoors 10 – 12 weeks before final frost. Malva seeds will germinate in 7 – 14 days with full light and, once germinated, move to grow light until two sets of true leaves have developed. Harden off if transplanting outside to a sunny spot or similarly warm place indoors. Even if plants die off from flowering, Mystic Merlin malvas will likely reseed on their own for next spring. Plant 2 – 3 Mystic Merlin malva seeds ¼” deep and 24” apart in average, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mystic Merlin malva thrives in well-drained soil and can be susceptible to rust in the long summer months but, other than that, plants are very hardy performers. The genus \u003cem\u003eMalva\u003c\/em\u003e, however, is heavily susceptible to \u003cem\u003epotyvirus\u003c\/em\u003e, a disease found in aphids scattered throughout Europe and even found in California. Mystic Merlin malva seeds mature in 56 – 63 days as 36 – 60” shrubby uprights with a 24” wide spread of 2” funnel-shaped blooms in a mix of lavender, pink, fuchsia, and magenta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e is a species of the beloved mallow genus \u003cem\u003eMalva\u003c\/em\u003e and has accrued a number of common names throughout the centuries including Cheese, High Mallow and Tall Mallow by English-speaking nations and Mauve des Bois by the French. Thomas Jefferson referred to the famous heirloom flower as \"French mallow.” \u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e is also loosely referred to as Hollyhock because they are both in the \u003cem\u003eMalvaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","published_at":"2017-07-06T13:38:42-06:00","created_at":"2017-07-06T13:38:45-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Flower Seeds","tags":["50-59 Days","Flower","flower_Malva","Full Sun","Malva","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Perennial","Purple","Seeds","Warmer","Zone 4","Zone 5","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":947,"price_min":947,"price_max":947,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39822637384,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"32824","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Malva Seeds - Mystic Merlin","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":947,"weight":9,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"740006015263"}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/malva-mystic-merlin-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536771741","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/non-gmo-sprouting-seed_2508c1bf-eb72-426f-96bb-f55415b3d58d.jpg?v=1536771747"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/malva-mystic-merlin-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1536771741","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003e56 – 63 days. Mystic Merlin malva seeds promise dense and elegant full-season blooming to your garden when others can not. Mystic Merlin seeds grow vigorous, hardy malvas that thrive in a wide range of cool and temperate North American gardens. Mystic Merlin malva seeds mature as 36 – 60” tall uprights dazzling with \"veiny\" 2” funnel-shaped blooms in a classic mix of lavender, pink, fuchsia, and magenta. Mystic Merlin malva seeds are an ideal grow in the back of the garden or a decorative planter up on the patio or to brighten up any drab room. 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mystic Merlin Malva Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhock Mallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (Biennial in zones 7 - 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystic Merlin malva seeds can be directly sown after the frost, but for earliest blooms, begin indoors 10 – 12 weeks before final frost date. Malva seeds will germinate in 7 – 14 days with full light and, once germinated, move to fluorescent grow light until two sets of true leaves have developed. Harden off if transplanting outside to a sunny spot or similarly warm place indoors. Even if plants die off from flowering, Mystic Merlin malvas will likely reseed on their own for next spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 – 63 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 – 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 – 60” shrubby upright with a 24” spread of 2” funnel-shaped blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, loamy, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun – Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mystic Merlin malva thrives in well-drained soil and can be susceptible to rust in the long summer months but, other than that, plants are very hardy performers. The genus \u003cem\u003eMalva\u003c\/em\u003e, however, is heavily susceptible to \u003cem\u003epotyvirus\u003c\/em\u003e, a disease found in aphids scattered throughout Europe and even found in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix of ”veiny\" bicolored blooms in shades of lavender, pink, fuchsia, and magenta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMystic Merlin malva seeds can be directly sown after the frost, but for earliest blooms, begin indoors 10 – 12 weeks before final frost. Malva seeds will germinate in 7 – 14 days with full light and, once germinated, move to grow light until two sets of true leaves have developed. Harden off if transplanting outside to a sunny spot or similarly warm place indoors. Even if plants die off from flowering, Mystic Merlin malvas will likely reseed on their own for next spring. Plant 2 – 3 Mystic Merlin malva seeds ¼” deep and 24” apart in average, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mystic Merlin malva thrives in well-drained soil and can be susceptible to rust in the long summer months but, other than that, plants are very hardy performers. The genus \u003cem\u003eMalva\u003c\/em\u003e, however, is heavily susceptible to \u003cem\u003epotyvirus\u003c\/em\u003e, a disease found in aphids scattered throughout Europe and even found in California. Mystic Merlin malva seeds mature in 56 – 63 days as 36 – 60” shrubby uprights with a 24” wide spread of 2” funnel-shaped blooms in a mix of lavender, pink, fuchsia, and magenta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e is a species of the beloved mallow genus \u003cem\u003eMalva\u003c\/em\u003e and has accrued a number of common names throughout the centuries including Cheese, High Mallow and Tall Mallow by English-speaking nations and Mauve des Bois by the French. Thomas Jefferson referred to the famous heirloom flower as \"French mallow.” \u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e is also loosely referred to as Hollyhock because they are both in the \u003cem\u003eMalvaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}