Malva 'Zebrina' Hollyhock Mallow
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, pollinator-friendly color.
Experience the enduring charm of the heirloom Malva 'Zebrina' Hollyhock Mallow. This prolific perennial showcases stunning 2-inch single blooms, intricately veined with maroon-violet for a captivating pinwheel effect. Blooming from midsummer well into fall, often for over four months, its compact, mounding habit reaches 3-4 feet tall. It thrives in full sun and various soil types, reliably self-sowing to ensure continuous garden beauty. This variety is also celebrated for its robust disease resistance and tolerance to heat, while attracting butterflies and hummingbirds without succumbing to rabbit browsing.
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
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Genus
Malva
/ Malva
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact visual drama for borders
- Landscapers wanting long-lasting color from summer through autumn
- Eco-conscious growers looking for low-maintenance pollinator support
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting to avoid constant weeding of volunteer seedlings
- Busy homeowners preferring plants that do not require staking
- Beginners who want to avoid managing fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Four months of continuous color provides exceptional seasonal garden value.
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for local butterflies and hummingbirds throughout summer.
Pest Resistance
Strong defense against rabbit browsing keeps the foliage looking pristine.
Environmental Resilience
High heat tolerance ensures survival during the most intense summer months.
Maintenance Ease
Self-sowing habits minimize the need for replanting or constant care.
Establishment Speed
First-year flowering allows for immediate impact in new garden beds.
Key Specs
Genus
Malva
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Type
Flower
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Long-lasting bloom season
- Self-sows for continuous garden display
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Rabbit resistant
- Heat tolerant
- Disease resistant
- Blooms in the first year
- Suitable for cut flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Malva 'Zebrina' for its striking visual design, noting the unique striped blooms add dramatic flair to the garden. The primary theme emerging from reviews is the plant's impressive reliability and vigor. Many buyers report that the mallow establishes quickly and thrives, often exceeding expectations for size and bloom duration, making it a highly rewarding and low effort addition. While some initial plant sizes upon delivery are occasionally mentioned, the overwhelming consensus centers on the exceptional quality and hardiness once planted.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for blooming in its first year, so you won't have to wait until the following season to enjoy its flowers.
You can expect a long-lasting display, as 'Zebrina' typically blooms from midsummer well into the fall, often providing color for over four months.
It is quite adaptable to various soil types, provided the soil is well-drained. It thrives best when planted in a location that receives full sun.
Yes, Malva 'Zebrina' is a reliable self-sower. This means it will naturally drop seeds to ensure a continuous display of flowers in your garden year after year.
It is an excellent choice for gardens with wildlife pressure, as this variety is specifically noted for being rabbit resistant.
Absolutely. The blooms are suitable for use as cut flowers, allowing you to bring their unique, veined pinwheel patterns inside.
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