Vulcan Malope is a vibrant flowering annual that brings theatrical color to summer gardens with its bold, mallow-like blooms. This heirloom cultivar of Malope trifida grows 24 to 48 inches tall and flowers reliably 84 days from seed to bloom, thriving in warm zones 9 through 11. Direct sowing or indoor starting both work well, and once established, these frost-tender plants reward you with continuous summer blooms from June through August that attract pollinators with genuine enthusiasm.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
48in H x 18in W
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Moderate
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Deep crimson flowers with a striking darker center vein create an almost theatrical effect in the garden, and Vulcan grows tall enough to make a real visual statement without requiring staking in most situations. The blooms appear consistently throughout the warm season, drawing bees and other pollinators in genuine numbers. Starting from seed indoors or direct sowing both succeed equally well, giving you flexibility in how you approach your garden timeline.
Vulcan Malope serves as a cut flower and a focal point in ornamental borders where its substantial height and long bloom window add structure and color to summer plantings.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Chill seeds first by keeping them at 35 to 40°F for 3 weeks, then move to 65 to 70°F for germination. Alternatively, place seeds in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for three weeks before sowing at room temperature. Sprouts emerge in 35 to 50 days.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date has passed. Space plants 1 inch apart.
Direct sow outdoors 2 to 3 weeks before your last frost date, which is the recommended approach.
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