{"product_id":"50-graines-de-mauve-royale-fleurs-vivace-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes","title":"50 Royal Mallow Seeds (Malva sylvestris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalva sylvestris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal mallow, common mallow, wild mallow, cheeseweed: this last nickname comes from its round, ribbed fruits, which children in the past used to nibble on while calling them “little cheeses.” Its large, dark-veined purple flowers make it one of the most beautiful perennials found along roadsides, and it was long cultivated in herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge veined flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple to violet, marked with darker veins, from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-lived perennial:\u003c\/strong\u003e it lives for two to three years but reseeds so generously that it establishes itself permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery undemanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e once established, it does not need watering and requires no maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny; it tolerates light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, rather poor and well drained; it tolerates lime perfectly well. Important point: it flowers noticeably better in lean soil than in rich soil, where it mainly produces foliage and becomes susceptible to rust. Do not fertilize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow directly in place in spring, covering the seeds lightly. Its taproot does not tolerate transplanting well: avoid sowing in pots. Thin to 40 cm apart. No soaking or stratification. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none. Cut back after flowering, or let it set seed for natural reseeding. Keep the base of the plants well ventilated to limit rust, its only real weakness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt naturally complements other mallows in the catalogue, such as \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/35-graines-de-rose-tremiere-fleurs-jardins-ornement-semences-paysannes\"\u003ehollyhock\u003c\/a\u003e, and creates beautiful country-style displays with \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-bleuet-fleurs-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecornflower\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-sol-pauvre-sec\"\u003eseeds for poor, dry soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to pollinators, it draws bees and bumblebees over a long summer flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all mallows, it is a host plant for butterfly caterpillars, especially the Painted Lady, a migrant that crosses the Mediterranean every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flowers and young leaves are edible: the colorful petals decorate salads, while the leaves can be prepared like spinach. See our \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/fleurs-comestibles-semis-recolte-utilisation\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plant traditionally used in infusions since Antiquity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-medicinales-a-semer\"\u003emedicinal plants to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until the small wheel-shaped fruits turn brown and dry on the plant, then detach them: each one separates into segments containing a seed. Mallow also reseeds so readily that it returns on its own every year. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd these royal mallow seeds to create a lively garden that welcomes bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865914782029,"sku":"3760335360107","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/photo-haute-definition-malva-sylvestris-mauve-royale-fond-blanc.png?v=1721665154","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-mauve-royale-fleurs-vivace-plante-mellifere-jardin-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}