If you want a prolifically flowering perennial that has pink flowers and forms a bush about 60-90cm (24-36in tall) by about 60cm (24in) spread then you might like Malva moschata Rosea. I bought two, quite accidentally, and have them at the top and bottom of my south-facing border. They have both grown quite vigorously and are groaning with flowers and buds. However, they do need staking as the heavily laden stems are brought down with the wind and rain, and I have made the age-old mistake of, to misquote a cliché, slamming the barn door after the horses have scarpered.
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| Malva moschata Rosea |
The label says: 'Long blooming native with pale rose-pink flowers. Flowers from early to late summer above bushy clumps of mid-green, deeply cut foliage. Suitable for borders and wild gardens, in sun, on well-drained soil. Achieves a height and spread of 60cm (24in)'. Mine are taller than that. The flowers are very beautiful though, as you can see.
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| Malva moschata Rosea after the rain |
The Malva 'Alba' that I grow seems not quite so vigorous in habit although it still does need staking.
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| Malva 'Alba' |
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| Macro of Malva 'Alba' |