The only commonly cultivated species of this genus - undemanding abundantly blooming Malope trifida (Malopa trehnadreznaya). This plant with a strong straight stems can be a great decoration of the curb on the sunny side of the garden. Effect funnel flowers bloom for a long time and are suitable for cutting.
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Recommended species and varieties
M. trifida (M. trehnadreznaya)
Pink-purple with darker streaks pyatilepestnye flowers about 8 cm in diameter bloom on long stems from the middle of mid-summer to autumn. The leaves are bright green, with 3-5 pointed lobes. The height and diameter of the plant - 1h0,3 m.
"Pink Queen"
Bright pink flowers with darker centers and veins.
"Vulcan"
The flowers are bright red, with an almost metallic sheen.
"White Queen"
Flowers are white, silky. On sale are the seeds of mixtures of different colors - pink, purple, red and white.
cultivation
Plant in late spring in a sunny place in any ordinary garden soil.
To extend the flowering period, it is desirable to regularly remove withered flowers.
reproduction
In the middle of the spring for permanent sow several seeds at a distance of 30 cm from each other. When the seedlings take root, it is necessary to thin out the landing, leaving one plant in each group. For earlier flowering seeds can be sown in early spring in a greenhouse or in a greenhouse, and seedlings harden.
Pests and diseases
Plants can suffer from rust and aphids.
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