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A vibrant Malva Zebrina from Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd blooms with purple and white petals among green stems in a sunlit field—a delightful addition for any cottage garden enthusiast.
A vibrant Malva Zebrina from Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd blooms with purple and white petals among green stems in a sunlit field—a delightful addition for any cottage garden enthusiast.
Malva Zebrina by Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd features bright purple flowers with dark magenta veins and five petals, blooming among lush green leaves and stems—perfect for adding vibrant color to your garden.
A hand holds a vivid Malva Zebrina flower with striking purple and white veining, set against lush green leaves—a charming cottage garden choice from Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd.

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Selected by our team at Bishy Barnabees · Reg. No. 8067

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30 seeds

Perennial

Malva Zebrina

The hand-painted mallow -- soft lilac-pink saucer flowers intricately striped with dark purple zebra veins radiating from the centre; a Short-lived Perennial H5 forming a bushy 60-90cm mound flowering tirelessly from June to the first frost; sow indoors Feb-May at 15-20°C; any soil in sun or partial shade; mid-summer chop for extended autumn display; extremely prolific self-seeder for permanent colonies; edible flowers and leaves; RHS Pollinators

Height 60-90cm
Spread 60cm
Spacing 60cm

Quantity

£3.20
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Growing guide

Everything you need to grow this variety well

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Delivery & packaging
Standard delivery £2.76 · 2–4 working days
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Packaging Eco-friendly · compostable & recyclable
Destinations UK only

Every seed in our range has been chosen by the team at Salle Moor Hall Farm, Reepham, Norfolk — where we grow, dry and harvest flowers throughout the season. We select for performance, reliability and beauty in UK cottage garden conditions.

Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd · Defra/APHA Authorised Seed Merchant · Reg. No. 8067

About the awards & recognition

RHS Plants for Pollinators

RHS Plants for Pollinators

This plant has been assessed by the Royal Horticultural Society and recommended as especially beneficial to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Growing plants like this directly supports UK pollinator populations — something close to our hearts at Salle Moor Hall Farm, where we see the difference a cottage garden full of the right plants can make.

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