Malope trifida 'Rose' – vibrant pink flowers for borders and cutting gardens

Malope trifida 'Rose' is a charming annual known for its beautiful pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and long blooming period. This variety is perfect for summer borders, cutting gardens, and mixed flowerbeds, giving your garden a colorful and atmospheric look from June to September.

The pink flowers of Malope trifida 'Rose' attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, making it a valuable contribution to a biodiverse and bee-friendly garden. Its tall, graceful stems create an airy and elegant effect in any flowerbed.

Characteristics of Malope trifida 'Rose'

• Flower color: bright to soft pink

• Height: 50–80 cm

• Flowering period: June – September

• Leaf: fresh green, slightly hairy

• Plant type: annual

Malope trifida 'Rose' forms sturdy stems with numerous flowers. The trumpet-shaped flowers grow on long stems, making them highly visible and beautifully accentuating the border. Its vertical growth and airy blooms create a graceful and playful effect, ideal for combining with other perennials or annuals.

Location and care

Malope trifida 'Rose' grows best in a sunny to lightly shaded spot in well-drained, fertile soil. It doesn't tolerate wet feet, so an airy soil structure is important for healthy growth and flowering.

Care tips:

• Sow indoors from March to May or directly in the open ground after the last frost.

• Water regularly during dry periods, especially during the early growth phase.

• Thin the seedlings to create enough space for optimal flowering.

• Remove faded flowers if desired to encourage reblooming.

Malope trifida 'Rose' is relatively low-maintenance and blooms profusely, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Application in garden and border

Malope trifida 'Rose' is ideal for summer borders, cutting gardens, and mixed flowerbeds. Its height and airy growth also make it suitable as a background plant among shorter perennials or annuals. Combinations that work well include:

• White or purple annual flowers such as Cosmea or Zinnia for a playful color contrast

• Ornamental grasses for a natural, airy look

• Blue perennials such as Salvia or Lavandula for harmony and depth

Thanks to its sturdy stems, this plant is also suitable as a cut flower. The flowers retain their color and firmness in a vase for a long time, making them perfect for bouquets and flower arrangements.

Why choose Malope trifida 'Rose'?

✔ Beautiful pink trumpet flowers – eye-catching and graceful in the border
✔ Long flowering period from June to September
✔ Annual plant, low-maintenance and easy to grow
✔ Attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies
✔ Ideal for borders, cutting gardens and mixed flower beds
✔ Strong stems suitable for cut flowers