Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

With its southern roots, this beautiful flower feels surprisingly at home in our region. Vulcan grows into a sturdy plant that's covered all summer long in satiny-soft flowers in a deep red hue. It's a real eye-catcher in the border, and in the cutting garden, it produces long stems for bouquets that will bring you joy.

Bees and butterflies love it – your garden will be buzzing with life. Give it a sunny spot in airy, well-drained soil and make sure the plants have some room to breathe. This will keep them strong and healthy.

And a golden tip: the more you pick, the more it will grow back. Regularly pruning or removing spent flowers will extend the blooms well into late summer. For the gourmets: the flowers are even edible and look wonderfully extravagant as a garnish on a plate.

Cultivation information

• Plant type: Annual (not winter hardy)

• Height: ± 100–120 cm

• Location: Full sun

• Flowering: July – September

• Latin name: Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

🌼 Sowing

• Sow: From March to the end of April indoors or in a greenhouse at approximately 15°C. Sow shallowly and provide some warmth and darkness to germinate.

• Planting out: Harden off after the last frost and plant out.

• Germination time: 1–2 weeks.

✂️ Use

• Very suitable as a cut flower : sturdy stems, beautiful colour in bouquets.

• In the border, Vulcan provides height and rich summer flowering.

💡 Garden gnome tip

Sow an extra row for the cutting garden. The more you cut, the more new flowers will appear – you'll be rewarded with a long blooming period. Ideal for combining with dahlias in your bouquets.