Family Index

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Scientific Name

Malva preissiana

Family Name

MALVACEAE

Common Name

Australian Hollyhock; Native Hollyhock

Status

Height

2.0m - 4.0m (200-400cm)

Flowers

White to lilac flowers to 6 cm in diameter, in clusters in leaf axils.

Fruit

Papery capsule

Form

Short-lived perennial shrub with hairy young growth and branches;

Municipalities

Communities

Disturbed or inundated areas

Habitat Notes

Generally more prevalent in areas subject to flooding or where the soil has been disturbed.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Moist

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Soil Tolerance

Clay; Fertile; Loam; Well-drained

General Notes

Fast-growing, requiring tip-pruning early to encourage a bushy growth. Not suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Fruit capsules turn light brown and become papery at maturity; they contain numerous seeds which are dark brown and hard when mature. collect by hand, allow to dry, sieve to clean

Seed Treatment Method

Standard

Seed Storage Life

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed germinates well without treatment.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes

Cuttings from firm growth strike readily.