Malope trifida 'Vulcan'

With its southern roots, this beautiful flower surprisingly feels at home in our region. Vulcan grows into a sturdy plant that is covered all summer with satin-soft flowers in a deep red shade. In the border, it immediately stands out, and in the cutting garden, it provides long stems for bouquets that make you happy.

Bees and butterflies love it – your garden will buzz with life. Give it a sunny spot in airy, well-draining soil and make sure the plants have some breathing room. That keeps them strong and healthy.

And a golden tip: the more you pick, the more it comes back. Regular cutting or removing spent flowers extends the bloom well into late summer. For the connoisseurs: the flowers are even edible and make a delightfully extravagant garnish on a plate.

Cultivation information

• Plant type: Annual (not winter hardy)

• Height: approx. 100–120 cm

• Location: Full sun

• Flowering: July – September

• Latin name: Malope trifida ‘Vulcan’

🌼 Sowing

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

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

• Germination time: 1–2 weeks.

• Contents: +/- 80 to 90 seeds 

✂️ Use

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

• In the border, Vulcan adds height and a rich summer bloom.

💡 Garden gnome tip

Sow an extra row for the cutting garden. The more you cut, the more new flowers appear – you’ll be rewarded with a long flowering period. Ideal to combine with dahlias in your bouquets.