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Marshmallow Seeds UK – Tall Heritage Herb with Soft Pink Flowers

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Marshmallow Seeds UK – Tall Heritage Herb with Soft Pink Flowers

Marshmallow Seeds UK – Tall Heritage Herb with Soft Pink Flowers

£2.99
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Grow one of the most recognisable plants from the traditional apothecary garden.

Marshmallow forms a tall, softly textured perennial with velvety leaves and delicate pale pink flowers, bringing height, history and gentle beauty to sunny borders.

  • Tall Heritage Herb with Soft Pink Flowers
  • Single-variety seed for a true-to-type species
  • Suitable for UK herb, cottage or wildlife gardens
  • Practical sowing and growing guidance included
  • Supports a more diverse and interesting garden
  • Ideal for gardeners building a traditional herb collection
Plant Information

Botanical name: Althaea officinalis

Common name: Marshmallow

Seed quantity: Approx. 50–100 seeds

Usually sown: Sow in autumn for natural cold exposure, or cold-stratify before spring sowing.

Germination time: Usually 14–30 days after stratification, though seedlings may emerge unevenly.

Flowering period: July–September, often from the second year.

Life cycle: Hardy herbaceous perennial

Height: Approximately 120–180cm

Spread: Approximately 60–90cm

Position: Full sun

Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil

Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK

Suitable for containers: Best in the ground; possible in a very large, deep container

Suitable for beginners: Yes, with attention to the stated sowing requirements

Pollinator value: Flowers can support bees and other beneficial insects
Growing Guide

Planting

Sowing: Sow in autumn for natural cold exposure, or cold-stratify before spring sowing.

Depth: Sow at the surface or cover only lightly unless the seed packet states otherwise. Keep the compost evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Transplanting: Move seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle, then harden off gradually before planting outdoors.

Spacing: Allow room for an eventual spread of Approximately 60–90cm.

Care

Watering: Water gently and consistently during germination and establishment. Once planted out, water according to the moisture needs stated in Plant Information.

Feeding: Use a light balanced feed only where growth appears weak. Excess feeding can produce soft growth and fewer flowers.

Maintenance: Keep young seedlings free from weeds. Remove damaged growth and leave some flower heads to mature where self-seeding or wildlife value is welcome.

Harvesting & Storage

Seed storage: Keep unused seed cool, dry and dark in its original labelled packet or an airtight container.

Garden harvesting: Harvest plant material only after correct identification and only where the relevant part is known to be suitable. Traditional information is not a recommendation for self-treatment.

UK Growing Conditions

Marshmallow can be grown successfully in the UK when the sowing requirements are followed. Protect newly germinated seedlings from hard frost, slugs and prolonged waterlogging, and establish plants in full sun with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.
Uses and Benefits

Traditional Herbal Uses

Marshmallow has a well-established place in European and Middle Eastern herbal history. This information is provided for cultural and educational interest only.

Please note: Do not ingest or apply any plant material without correct identification and appropriate professional guidance.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

The pale flowers add cottage-garden charm and may support bees and other pollinating insects.
When will I get my order?

Seeds and garden supplies: Seeds and garden supplies are normally dispatched within 2–4 working days.

Plants: Plants are carefully packed and normally dispatched within 2–4 working days, unless seasonal timing applies.

Seasonal items: Bulbs, bare-root plants, trees and other seasonal products may be dispatched at the appropriate planting time.
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