Poppy mallows (Callirhoe)

Poppy mallows

Primarily made up of wildflowers, poppy mallows also include at least one ornamental available for planting in temperate gardens. The latin name Callirhoe comes from a minor Greek goddess connected, along with her thousands of sisters, with bodies of water worldwide.

Scientific classification

Genus

Poppy mallows (Callirhoe)

Family

Mallow

Order

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

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Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

Purple poppy mallow Bush's Poppymallow Light poppymallow Purple poppymallow Clustered poppymallow Palmleaf poppymallow Woodland poppymallow

Care Guide for Poppy mallows

Every week

Water

Water: Poppy mallows is moderately drought-tolerant, preferring slight soil dryness between waterings. Weekly watering is ideal for healthy roots. Often grown outdoors for vibrant blooms, poppy mallows enters dormancy during which reduced watering supports its natural cycle.

Propagation: Propagation of poppy mallows primarily involves seed sowing post-frost or division. Key requirements include well-drained soil, full sun, and mild-to-warm temperatures. Germination may be erratic, and seeds should be sown indoors or outdoors post-frost, followed by proper moist conditions and thinning or transplanting.

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