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Kitaibelia vitifolia

Kitaibelia vitifolia

Product number: 593520
Origin: Balkans, Bosnia
Latin: Kitaibelia vitifolia

The plant structure of this relatively new plant is massive with bright green leaves that strongly resemble grape leaves! When the bright white, hollyhock-like flowers appear (Kitaibelia is a Malvaceae = mallow family), a wonderfully beautiful plant emerges that seamlessly fits into cottage and country gardens. Due to its long blooming period, this plant is a good replacement for annual Lavatera and Malva. Give them a sunny spot for years of blooming pleasure; the plant is very winter-hardy. Height 120-150 cm. The origin of this beautiful plant lies in Bosnia.

Names:
Latin: Kitaibelia vitifolia
Dutch: Wijnblad or Russische Hibiscus
English: Russian Hibiscus, Chalice Flower and Cedar Cup

Sowing method: All year round in a seed tray, first give 2-4 weeks of warmth (18-22°C), then a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4°C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up to room temperature, after which germination will follow. The seeds germinate irregularly over a longer germination period. Sowing directly into the garden is also possible; in that case, simply let them overwinter, and germination will occur in spring.

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