Very useful plant for rapidly filling space in your border, the Malope is a good, bushy plant with large, often 5-7.5cm (2-3in) flowers. This special blend shows the great effect achievable with red and pink, along with a catalyst of white. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).
Germinate February to April at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost, 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination. Can also be sown direct outdoors in May.