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Althaea officinalis

Easy, smaller and spitser leaves than stokroos. The average size is 150 cm. The flower colour is light pink. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.3.2.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sunny, but somewhat cool place.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Half- or semishrub used for an accent in the garden.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : lichtrose

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 150 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Family : Malvaceae


© first picture : Th. Ploeger en Zn