Silver Cup tree mallow
Malva trimestris 'Silver Cup'
RHS AGM 1996
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Silver Cup' tree mallow (Malva trimestris 'Silver Cup') is a plant for cut flowers, specimen plantings, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It has an erect habit and grows at a rapid rate. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Signet marigold, Red fescue, and Pearly everlasting.