Zebra Mallow

Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’

Zebra Mallow

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Zebra Mallow is a majestic, exceptionally hardy, fast-growing perennial which produces tall spikes smothered in flowers from mid-summer until the first frost.

Each bloom is a work of art showing pale lavender-pink flowers with dramatic, deep-purple zebra stripes radiating from the centre. It is a non-stop bloomer that brings high drama to the back of a sunny border.

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  • Edible Flowers
  • Edible Leaves
  • Edible Seeds
  • Medicinal

CHELSEA GOLD QUALITY TO YOUR DOOR

The Grower's Guide: From Soil to Plate

Grown on-site in Gloucestershire, your herbs and edible plants will arrive happy in peat-free compost and recyclable pots, all snugly tucked into sturdy cardboard packaging.

Plant Key Features

  • Common Name: Zebra Mallow / Striped Mallow
  • Botanical Name: Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
  • Plant Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy (UK Zone H6); very resilient.
  • Mature Size: 90cm–1.2m Height x 60cm Spread.
  • Foliage & Flower: Scalloped green leaves; showy lilac-pink flowers with dark purple stripes.
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Any well-drained soil; thrives even in poor ground.
  • Maintenance: Cut back to the ground in late autumn once the flowering has finished.
  • Pollinator Value: Exceptional; a premier nectar source for bumblebees and butterflies throughout the summer.
  • Pot Size: Supplied in a 9cm recyclable pot. 

Uses & Expert Tips

In the Kitchen & Bar 

  • Edible Flowers: The stripped pink & purple flowers are completely edible! Use them to add a interest to a garden salad or a summer cake.
  • Nutritious Leaves: The scalloped leaves are also edible and can be used raw in salads or cooked like spinach; they have a mild, pleasant green flavour. 
  • Desserts: Crystallise the striped flowers in sugar for a stunning addition to a botanical dessert table. 

Expert Care Tips: Deadheading

To keep the Zebra Mallow show going as long as possible, deadhead the spent flowers regularly. This prevents the plant from setting seed and encourages it to keep pushing out new, striped blooms until the winter cold arrives.

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All our plants are grown on-site at the Kitchen Garden Plant Centre using peat-free compost and recyclable pots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Zebra Mallow come back every year?

It is a short-lived perennial, typically lasting 3–4 years, but it self-seeds freely, ensuring a permanent presence in the garden.

Sustainable Packaging

Our packaging materials have been carefully researched and selected with sustainability at the forefront of our process. We believe that high-quality plants shouldn't come at a cost to the planet.Every order is hand-picked and secured using:

  • Sturdy cardboard outer packaging – Fully recyclable and designed for protection.
  • Recyclable labels and pots – Ensuring a circular life for your gardening essentials.
  • Biodegradable soil retainers – A planet-friendly alternative to plastic bags.

Even after the bumpiest of journeys and the harshest of climates, our plants will be delivered safely to your door as fresh as when they were picked from our Gloucestershire nursery.

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Delivery Information

At Kitchen Garden Plant Centre, we pride ourselves on a seamless journey from our Gloucestershire nursery to your door. We provide tracked UK-wide delivery, ensuring the same expert care for our local neighbours in Newent as we do for our customers across the country.


Shipping Rates
Our shipping rates are tiered by order value to ensure you get the best price:

  • Orders up to £15: £11.99
  • Orders £15 – £19.99: £8.99
  • Orders £20 – £59.99: £5.99
  • Orders £60 and over: FREE

Note: Shipping rates do not accumulate; you will only be charged the single most appropriate rate for your order.


Reliable Shipping Across the UK
To ensure your plants spend the minimum time in transit, we choose the most efficient route for your location:

  • England, Wales & Scottish Lowlands: Dispatched via 24-hour courier.
  • Highlands, Islands & UK Offshore: Dispatched via Royal Mail.

    Includes: Scottish Highlands, Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands.

Free Local Collection (Newent, GL18)
Prefer to collect? We offer a free Click & Collect service from our Newent nursery. As we are a working specialist herb nursery, visits and collections are strictly by appointment only, so we recommend collection during the following windows:

  • Collection Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
  • Collection Times: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

How it works:
Simply select 'Local Pickup' at checkout. We will then contact you to confirm when your order is picked and ready for collection, and which of these dates and times is most convenient for you to meet the growers and collect your plants.
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
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3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
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Pesticide free
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Sustainability
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Family grown Herbs and Edibles
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3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
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Pesticide free
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Sustainability
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Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
◇
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
◇
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
◇
Family grown Herbs and Edibles
◇
3 RHS Chelsea Gold medals
◇
Pesticide free
◇
Sustainability
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What makes us different?

We are a 3 x RHS Chelsea Gold medal award winning, family grower of Herbs and Edibles.

We use natural integrated pest management systems on the nursery and a peat free compost which is sourced and produced in the U.K and only a stones throw away.

You can find us at shows and markets across the UK.

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What our customers say...

"I have purchased herbs from Kitchen Garden Plant centre and the quality of the plants are unparalleled. Such a fantastic selection to choose from and all grown on their family nursery from scratch. Packaging is great and the advice and guidance offered by this knowledgable team is simply the best. 10/10 would recommend and would only by my plants from this lovely team."
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"Brilliant selection of herbs, and truly exceptional customer service. Glowing recommendation for anyone looking to level up their cooking, have their kitchen smell fantastic, or get a unique gift for the green-thumbed chef in their life."
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