Anatolian Mallow Plant Care

Anatolian Mallow (Malope anatolica) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Malope genus. Anatolian Mallow is native to Turkey, Greece.

Anatolian Mallow displays an upright, branching shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Anatolian Mallow produces large, showy flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Anatolian Mallow every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Anatolian Mallow thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Malope anatolica tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Anatolian Mallow prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Anatolian Mallow to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Anatolian Mallow every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Anatolian Mallow is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Anatolian Mallow can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Anatolian Mallow while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Anatolian Mallow is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Anatolian Mallow can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mallow plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Anatolian Mallow is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Anatolian Mallow grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Anatolian Mallow is native to Turkey, Greece. In cooler regions, grow Anatolian Mallow as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.