Common Mallow in our garden

This flower has a strong presence in our garden and is very robust. It seems to survive months in a row, no matter the weather, without any visual damage.

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WildFlower

Lion

Are you sure this is a Malva sylvestris and not an Alcea or some other genus/species of mallow? Posted 8 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  It was on the package of seeds that I planted, so pretty sure. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    OK, it doesn't have the typical shape of the petals though.
    http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/common-mallow Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      That does look different, do you have an alternative? Posted 8 years ago
    2. 1. WildFlower
        
        Lion
        
        It is probably the Mystic Merlin cultivar which is indeed listed as a variety of Malva sylvestris.
        https://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/4692 Posted 8 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thank you, that photo looks very familiar indeed. Posted 8 years ago