We received our first seeds of this plant from the UK. It is hardy there in most parts of the country and therefore quite common among gardeners. On the continent however it is fairly unknown, especially among pond owners. It`s a pity since it is such an attractive mallow! Its large rosecoloured flowers appear late in the season but the plant is a beauty also without flowers. Its foliage is deeply devided and at first glance you may mistake it for a Japanese Maple. 

So far we hiberanted our plants without any problems in an unheated polytunnel. With some protection this mallow should be hardy at least in the milder regions of Central Europe. It is also possible to keep it on the window sill over winter.