Seedling ID please

bradleywood32 · May 2020

We planted seeds around 2 weeks about but binned the packet as I thought the OH wrote the tag out.
But for the live of me we can not remember what they are. We're sure it begins with the little E and perennial but we could be wrong.
They were bought from wilkos if that helps

Just wondering if anyone hazards a guess.

BobTheGardener · May 2020

Those look like something in the mallow family. Hollyhocks, maybe?

Fire · May 2020

bradleywood32 · May 2020

Thanks @BobTheGardener, I'm due to go back to wilkos next week as need to get some cleaning bits from there so I'll see if I can find the packet again

@Fire they're flowers, we haven't attempted to grow Veg yet. Waiting for the LO to get abit older before we start that.

BobTheGardener · May 2020

I've just checked wilkos online and think these hollyhocks are the most likely:

https://www.wilko.com/wilko-alcaea-rosea-black-spring-planting-bulb-1-pack/p/0477412

bradleywood32 · May 2020

Hi @BobTheGardener just found my receipt from wilkos... they're Malva Zebrinia. Just thought I'd let you know. From what I can tell/read in about 5 minutes. They're very similar to hollyhock as you suggested. Good shout on the hollyhock though Bob
https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-malva-zebrinia-seeds/p/0408960

punkdoc · May 2020

Same family.

Seedling ID please

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