About Rose Mallow Seeds - Tanagra Lavatera trimestris Heirloom Seed ALSO KNOWN AS Annual Mallow, Royal Mallow, Regal Mallow, Common Mallow Sometimes called Annual Mallow, beautiful Rose Mallow is, as you may have guessed, related to garden favorites such as Hibiscus and Hollyhock! A prolific bloomer, Tanagra will fill your garden with abundant, richly pink blooms throughout the summer and into the fall! It's hard to look away from these dazzling hot pink blooms Heirloom annual with showy, prolific blooms Pollinator attractor with rich, pink Summer blooms, great for cut flowers Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas Features LIFE CYCLE: Annual PLANTING SEASON: Spring COLOR: Pink GROWTH HABIT: Multi-Branching PLANT HEIGHT: Up to 39 inches BLOOM SEASON: Summer PLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators USE: Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden GROWING CONDITIONS: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant PLANT RESISTANCE: Deer, Rabbit Planting Rose Mallow Seeds - Tanagra PLANTING SEASON: Spring SEED PREP: Requires Light SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow, Start Indoors LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial Shade PLANTING DEPTH: 1/16 inch PLANT SPACING: 18 to 24 inches PLANT HEIGHT: Up to 39 inches WATER NEEDS: Average HARDINESS ZONES: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 HOW TO GROW TANAGRA ROSE MALLOW When to Plant Rose Mallow Seeds Direct sow outdoors after the threat of frost has passed in the spring. Rose Mallow does not like being transplanted, but can be started indoors approximately 8-10 weeks before the final frost date. Where to Plant Rose Mallow Seeds Rose Mallow thrives in full sun conditions. While it can tolerate Partial Shade as well, this can lead to leggy growth and fewer blooms. Choose rich, well-draining soil that has been amended with organic material, such as manure or compost. How to Plant Rose Mallow Seeds Rose Mallow seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here. Prepare Rose Mallow seeds by soaking them in warm water for approximately 24 hours before planting. Nick the seeds with a sharp knife - this will aid your Rose Mallow seeds in germinating. Sow 3 -4 Rose Mallow seeds in a group, approximately 18-24 inches apart onto the surface of the soil, and compress firmly. Do not cover the seeds, as they require sunlight in order to germinate. Germination will take place in approximately 15-30 days. How to Care for Rose Mallow After the Rose Mallow has grown a few inches, thin to one plant every 36 inches. Water Rose Mallow regularly, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms. Watering is especially important as the Rose Mallow establishes - ensure you water if you see any signs of wilting. Rose Mallow will self-sow if allowed to go to seed.