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Desert globemallow

Desert globemallow

Product number: 604740
Origin: North America
Latin: Sphaeralcea ambigua

A special relative of the mallow with small, cup-shaped, bright orange flowers. The leaves and stems are grey-green and very hairy. After flowering, elegant, poppy-like seed pods appear. The entire structure of the plant shows great drought resistance! Height 60 cm. This plant tolerates some frost well, especially if not overwintered too wet. In severe frost, potting and keeping it frost-free is recommended.

Names:
Latin: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Dutch: Kaasjeskruid
English: Desert Globemallow, Apricot Mallow

Sowing method: Year-round in a seed tray, first provide warmth for 2-4 weeks (18-22°C), then give a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4°C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up to room temperature again, after which germination will follow. The seeds germinate irregularly over a longer germination period. Therefore, do not discard the sowing too quickly. Sowing directly in the open ground is also possible; in that case, simply let winter pass, and germination will occur in spring.

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