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Althaea officinalis 'Romney Marsh'

Remaining lower than other species, sturdy plant. The average size is 80 cm. The flower colour is pale pink. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

Family : Malvaceae

© first picture : Th. Ploeger & Zn

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : claylike or chalky soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs a lot of water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is semi-evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : lilac
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : hardy

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop