Mallow perennial planting and care in the open field in spring

Mallow is a very effective and unpretentious flower for planting in the open field, which has been popular with gardeners for a long time. Some time ago, it became less popular than other flowers. But now many growers again prefer to plant it to decorate their site. There are enough perennial varieties of it, and it can be of different colors. All this when choosing garden flowers for yourself can be seen in the photo.

Landing features

Perennial mallow, depending on the variety and variety, comes in different sizes. It can be up to 1 m in height. There are those that grow up to 2.5 m. There are various colors, with simple and double flowers. These flowers are ideal for planting along fences and near buildings, as well as for some cover of unsightly-looking structures. But they look great in an ordinary flower bed or flower garden.

For planting mallow, it is better to choose an open sunny area with light fertile soil, not too damp and protected from drafts and strong winds. You can plant these flowers in partial shade. But in this case, such an arrangement will not have the best effect on the growth of mallow and the quality of its flowering.

Malwa needs an open sunny area

When and how best to plant mallow

For growing perennial mallow, you can choose one of two planting methods:

• seeds directly into open ground;
• through seedlings.

Many growers prefer the seedling method. But planting seeds directly into open soil is also quite effective. With this method, mallow can be planted both in spring with the onset of heat and in autumn. Autumn planting before winter is used less often, as it requires more care for the plants.

Advice. When planting seeds in autumn, before cold weather, mallow emerges early enough in spring, when there is still a threat of frost for young plants. To protect the early sprouts of flowers, you need to take care of their shelter during this period.

Seed planting in open soil

A favorable time for planting mallow in open ground is the end of May or the beginning of June, when the threat of recurrent frosts that can destroy young shoots has already passed. The soil must be prepared in advance. For this, it is enough to simply dig up the land in the selected area and apply fertilizers. To make the soil lighter and more permeable, it can be diluted with ordinary sand.

Mallow seeds

In the prepared soil, holes are made with a distance of about 25 cm between them. 2-3 seeds are placed in each of them, sprinkling them with earth, after which the planting site is slightly compacted and moistened. Alternatively, you can simply spread the mallow seeds on the surface of the soil and sprinkle them with earth. For faster germination of seeds on the eve of planting, it is better to soak them in warm water for several hours. Under favorable conditions, seedlings appear in 2 weeks. When they grow up a little and get stronger, you need to remove the extra ones, leaving only the strongest seedling in the hole. And the extra sprouts can be planted elsewhere.

Growing mallow through seedlings

This method is quite popular, as it allows you to plan much more efficiently in the future planting flowers on the site. Mallow seedlings can be sown in mid-to-late winter or in March-April. For planting, you can use individual containers or general containers, which are best covered with glass or polyethylene on top until the seeds germinate.

At a temperature of about 20-23 degrees, seedlings should appear in about 2 weeks. Then, when they get stronger, they will need to be thinned so that the distance between the shoots is at least 2 cm. You can save all the shoots of mallow. To do this, you need to wait until the plants have 2-3 leaves, then dive the young seedlings into separate pots.

Mallow seedlings

The mallow is planted in a permanent place with the onset of stable heat. This period falls mainly at the end of May or the beginning of summer. Before planting, young plants are gradually hardened in the fresh air. When growing perennial mallow, mature seedlings are often placed in a permanent place not at the beginning of the warm season, but already towards the end of summer.

Flower care

These flowers are generally considered rather unassuming. It is not too difficult to take care of them even for a novice florist. The care consists of:

• weeding and loosening of the earth;
• watering and fertilizing;
• shelter planting flowers for the winter.

Tall plants provide support. If the flowers are planted along the fence, you can tie them directly to it. When placing plants in an open flower bed, high pegs are dug in next to them for garter flowers. Mallow is usually watered at least once a week, but when dry weather sets in, they do it more often. Just too zealous in watering is also not worth it, since mallow does not tolerate strong waterlogging of the soil, from which plants can develop various diseases.

In cold regions, the mallow needs to be covered for the winter.

Mallow loves fertile soil. She also responds well to fertilizing during the season. It is advisable to regularly feed the flowers during the growing season, doing this at least once a month. With the onset of cold weather, after the plants have faded, it is necessary to think about their shelter for the winter. The stem is cut short. And to protect the root system of mallow, fallen leaves or spruce branches are used for shelter.

What to look for when growing mallow

Although mallow belongs to flowers that are quite unpretentious to care for, some rules must be observed when growing it. There are several points to pay attention to:

• soil moisture - these flowers do not tolerate abundant watering, as well as excessively moist soil. Therefore, you need to water the plants sparingly, and for planting them, choose high places with not too heavy and dense soils;
• choice of location - it is worth avoiding shaded areas, since in poor lighting the mallow lags behind in growth and somewhat loses the decorative color of the flowers. In addition, it is best to place these flowers in places that are not blown by strong winds;

Protect mallow from excess moisture

• protection against freezing - the mallow must be covered for the winter so that its root system does not die from severe frosts during the cold period.

Attention! Mallow does not tolerate transplanting very well.In order to less injure its root system, it is better to sow flowers for seedlings immediately in separate peat pots, which do not require removing the plants before planting. When moving in open soil from one place to another, the mallow should be transplanted with a large clod of earth so that the damage to its roots is minimal.

Perennial mallow does not require any special care, but for all its unpretentiousness, it is very beautiful. These spectacular flowers, which are distinguished by bright and varied colors, are able to decorate any area, hide especially unsightly places on it behind their decorativeness.

Growing mallow: video

Malva is a perennial herb with a height of 80 cm to 2.5 m, belonging to the Malvaceae family. In the natural environment, they live in the temperate climatic zone of Europe, Asia, North America, and are found on the African continent. Culturally began to grow in Ancient Egypt and Greece. Many poets, artists, inspired by the beauty of mallow, reflected it in their works.

This flower is associated with summer, sun, brightness and serenity. Mallow will be a wonderful decoration for both small summer cottages and flower beds near luxury cottages.

Botanical description

Stems are erect, powerful. Leaf plates are rounded with notched edges. On the lower part of the plant, the leaves are larger, their size becomes smaller as they are located on the stem.

Peduncle length is about 1 m. Large flowers (6-12 cm in diameter) funnel-shaped can be simple, double, semi-double. The petals are painted in white, yellow, pink, red, burgundy shades. The colorful bloom lasts all summer. The fruit is a dense ring that splits into slices as it ripens.

Growing mallow from seeds

Mallow seeds photo

Perennial mallow is propagated by seed and cuttings.

Sowing in the open field

Sow in open ground in the spring or before winter.

In the spring (at the end of March - April) Dig up the area, spread the seeds on the surface and sprinkle with a thin layer of soil, or make shallow grooves and cover the seeds in them. When shoots appear, they are thinned out. Keep a distance of 40-45 cm between low-growing and medium-sized varieties, and about 60 cm between tall ones. Water crops regularly. Seedlings will appear in 3 weeks. Bloom will come next season.

When sowing before winter (October) place several seeds in holes 3 cm deep. The interval between holes is 40-45 cm. Fill the holes with a mixture of soil and peat. Mulch crops with fallen leaves.

Growing mallow from seeds at home When to plant seedlings

Mallow from seeds photo shoots

Seedling plants can bloom in the same season.

• Sow mallow seeds for seedlings in March.
• Sow in separate cups, deepening the seeds by 0.5-1 cm.
• Soil is a versatile seedling substrate.
• Water the crops from a spray bottle, cover with foil, germinate under diffused lighting and an air temperature of about 20-25 ° C.
• Air crops, moisten the soil.
• Before planting in open ground (7-10 days), take the seedlings out into the garden for the daytime to harden.
• Transfer the seedlings along with the earthen clod, keeping the previously recommended distance.

Reproduction of perennial mallow cuttings

Propagation by cuttings allows you to preserve varietal characteristics.

• In spring or summer, cut the stem cutting 10-12 cm long, treat the cut with a fungicide.
• Root in a container with loose soil.
• Cover with a jar or plastic bag, plastic cup.
• Ventilate the greenhouse, moisten the soil.
• A rooted stalk will start up young shoots, then feel free to transplant it into open ground.

Caring for mallow in the garden

Where to plant

Choose an open, sunny area for the plant without flooding. In shade, the shoots will be lower, the flowering is not so abundant.

The soil is required rich in humus, drained.Fertilize depleted soil with humus.

How to water

Water in moderation. It is enough to add about 5 liters of water under each bush 1-2 times a week. In case of prolonged drought, water every 2 days or in the same mode, but more abundantly (about 10 liters of water for each bush).

Loosening and feeding

Loosen the soil, but do not go deeper than 5 cm - damage to the root system can lead to the death of the plant.

Fertile soil does not need to be fed frequently. In early spring, feed with organic matter (humus, compost or peat) at the rate of 3 kg per 1 m². During the budding period, apply a complex mineral fertilizer.

Garter and trim

Tie up tall bushes.

Cut off wilted buds regularly.

Wintering

Cover the mallow with foliage, spruce branches, or fiberglass for the winter.

Diseases and pests of mallow

Occasionally, mallow can be affected by rust, powdery mildew, mosaic virus, stem cancer - remove the affected areas and treat with a fungicide.

Spider mites, aphids are possible plant pests. It is necessary to carry out an insecticide treatment.

Types and varieties of mallow with photos and names

Sudanese mallow (hibiscus, Sudanese rose, hibiscus, okra)

Sudanese mallow

The plant is in the form of a bush or tree, reaches a height of about 3 m. The diameter of the flower is 7-10 cm, the color is bright red. The fruits are used for making drinks. Infusions and decoctions have an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic effect.

Mallow wrinkled or stock-rose Alcea rugosa

Mallow wrinkled or stock-rose Alcea rugosa photo

Plant about 2 m high with yellow flowers.

Popular varieties:

Majorette Mixed - plant height is 60-75 cm. Double flowers of various colors.

Pinafore Mixed - mallow about 1 m high. There is a simple form, double and with glossy petals. The color is varied.

Chater's Double Strein - grows up to 2 m tall. Large (about 15 cm in diameter) double flowers resemble peonies, varied in color.

Musk mallow or nutmeg Malva moschata

Musk mallow or nutmeg Malva moschata photo

A compact bush no more than 1 m high. Flowers about 5 cm in diameter are painted in white, pale pink tones, exude a pleasant aroma.

Varieties:

White perfection - the height of the plant is from half a meter to 60 cm. Snow-white flowers densely cover the peduncle.

The White Tower is a plant about 70 cm high. The flowers are white.

Pink tower - the height is 70-100 cm. Flowers are of a pale pink color.

Hybrids:

Mallow Chaters Double Photo

Chaters Double - a group of hybrids up to 2 m high, flowers are large, double. Among them should be highlighted:

Chater's Double Pink - flowers of a pale pink shade.

Chater's Double Violet - purple flowers.

Chater's Double Icicle - snow-white flowers.

Chater's Double Salmon - peach-colored flowers.

Malva Halo Malva Halo photo

Halo is a simple flower group with a bright spot in the center for a radiant effect.

Most notable: Halo Red, Halo Blush, Halo Apricot.

Other hybrid varieties:

Hybrid mallow Malva hybrida photo variety Pleniflora pink

Nigra are simple, deep purple flowers.

Creme de Cassis - semi-double flowers of a purple hue.

Pleniflora - double flowers of a pale yellow color.

Peach'n'Dreams - corrugated petals, peach color.

Summer Memories - simple flowers, glossy petals, cherry color.

Parkallee - semi-double cream-colored flowers, purple stamens.

Mallow in landscape design

Mallow in landscape design photo

They are good for group plantings. Plant them along fences, cover nondescript structures. Mallows will be an excellent backdrop for other low-growing plants, they will help to divide the site into zones. They will create the effect of natural vegetation near the trees.

Mallows are ideal for country-style gardening. Combine them with a cuff, phlox, nivyanik, monarda, delphinium, lupins, echinacea, chamomile, lupins, cosmea.

Mallow, which is often called mallow, kalachik, stock-rose, has been cultivated as a garden and medicinal plant since ancient times. Perennial mallow is loved by gardeners because planting and caring for it is simple and does not require special knowledge.

Mallow species

The genus mallow found in nature is a huge “family” consisting of one-, two- and perennial species.The most common is wood mallow, which includes many forms that differ in height, leaf shape, size and color of the flower. On its basis, more than 60 cultivated species have been bred. Hybrid, wrinkled, Sudanese, musk mallow are popular perennials, permanent inhabitants of our gardens. They are united by long flowering, drought and frost resistance, ease of care.

Perennial

Perennial mallows are represented by the following species.

• M. musky (nutmeg) - up to a meter tall, flowers 5 cm in diameter, pink or white, very fragrant, bloom until frost.
• M. Sudanese (Sudanese rose, Sabdariff's hibiscus, okra, hibiscus) is usually cultivated as a biennial. There are two common garden forms - tree and shrub. The species is valued, in addition to decorativeness, for the healing properties of fruits and bright red flowers.
• M. wrinkled (stem-rose) conditionally refers to the mallows proper. The height of the peduncle of a wild plant reaches 2 m, the flowers are small, up to 3 cm, painted in lemon yellow. Garden varieties differ in height - from 75 cm to 2 m, various colors of simple, semi-double and double flowers.
• M. hybrid usually gives several peduncles up to 2 m high, flowers are large, bloom until September. Their color is represented by a wide range of colors - white, pink, purple, peach, etc.
• M. tree-like, often called garden hibiscus, grows up to 3 m. It is formed by a bush or tree. Blooms all summer, flowers are lilac, purple, white.

When choosing mallow, a peculiarity is taken into account: often among the annual species there are perennial varieties derived from them, and vice versa - perennial species include annual varieties.

Popular varieties of perennial mallow:

• M. musky - Perfection, White Tower, Pink Tower;
• M. Sudanese - shrub Sadbariffa, treelike Altissima;
• M. wrinkled - Majorette Mixed, Single Mixed, Powder Puffs Mixed, Summer Carnival, Zebrina Lilac, Fiesta Time;
• M. hybrid - Powder Puffs, Chater's Double, Gibbortello.

Annuals

A striking representative of annual mallow is forest mallow. Its features are poor tolerance of frosty winters and long flowering - from the second half of May to mid-autumn.
Popular annual varieties:

• Zebrina with large flowers, colored in various shades of pink with pronounced deep red stripes;
• Black mother-of-pearl - flowers are large, dense purple with longitudinal black stripes.

Planting mallow

Perennial mallows usually form flower stalks from the second year after planting. But connoisseurs of a beautiful flower know the secret of flowering in the first year. Both options deserve detailed consideration.

Despite its unpretentiousness, mallow does not like transplants; special attention is paid to the choice of a place for planting it.

• The site should be well lit, but slightly shaded at midday.
• You can not plant mallow in lowlands, in places with a close occurrence of groundwater or where melt and rain water accumulates.
• Drafts negatively affect flowering, and gusts of wind can break tall flower stalks. Choose a place where the plant will be protected from these misfortunes. Mallow is usually planted along fences or walls.

For lush flowering and longevity, mallow needs light, air- and moisture-permeable fertile soil with a neutral reaction. In too dry, impoverished areas, it will not bloom, excessively moist soil contributes to the development of root rot.

Planting seeds in open ground

In April-May, seeds of perennial mallow can be sown in open ground. In the first year, the plant will form a full-fledged root system and a leaf rosette, with which it will leave for the winter.

1. The first stage is soil preparation. The earth is dug up together with organic matter (rotted manure, humus, compost) and mineral complexes, the remaining roots of predecessor plants are removed.
2. Prepare holes or grooves with a depth of 1.5-2 cm with an interval of at least 10 cm if the plantings are thinned out. If the seeds are sown immediately into place, the distance between the planting holes is kept about half a meter.
3. Seeds are laid out in a hole, covered and watered with warm water.

Seedlings appear in 2 weeks. Mallow will bloom from the second year.

Take your time to thin out the seedlings: the root system of the mallow is sensitive to such stresses. The plantings of mallow are thinned out in the middle of autumn, when the roots are formed and get stronger.

Podzimny sowing is carried out in October. Dig holes with a depth of about 3 cm, where they spread 4-5 seeds and cover them with a mixture of peat and earth. Then the plantings are mulched with peat, fallen leaves or hay, throwing branches on top. Flowering is expected in the first season.

Seeds sown before winter begin to germinate as soon as the soil warms up slightly. To protect seedlings from recurrent frosts, they are covered with lutrasil.

Planting seedlings

The seedling method is good because beautiful flowers will bloom in the first year.

The seeds are sown one at a time in peat tablets or small pots. This is important for mallow - the fewer transplants it undergoes, the healthier its root system will be. Seeds do not require pre-treatment, however, experienced gardeners recommend soaking them for 12 hours in order to reject non-viable ones.

Sowing dates: mid-February - early March.

As a substrate for germination, use a commercially available universal soil for flowers or seedlings. If desired, the substrate is made up independently from sod land and humus (compost, peat), taken in a 1: 1 ratio.

Seedlings are grown according to the following algorithm.

1. Seeds are spread on the surface, sprinkled with soil mixture with a layer of 0.5-1 cm, moistened with a spray bottle and covered with a film or placed in a mini-greenhouse.
2. Crops are placed in a warm (20-25 ° C) place with bright diffused lighting.
3. Before the emergence of sprouts, they monitor the moisture content of the substrate, ventilate the greenhouses.
4. Seedlings appear by the end of the second week. The protective film is removed.
5. Seedling care is extremely simple: regular moderate soil moisture, additional lighting up to 10-12 hours a day, periodic soil loosening.
6. 10-15 days before transplanting into open ground, the seedlings begin to harden, otherwise the seedlings may die in a few hours.
7. If the seedlings are grown in a common seedling box, the seedlings dive at the 2-leaf stage and are immediately planted in separate cups.

Seedlings are planted on a flower bed by transshipment. The interval between low-growing plants is kept 45-40 cm, tall - 55-60 cm.

Outdoor care

Water the mallow in moderation: each bush needs 5 liters of water 1-2 times a week. In dry periods, flowers require watering every other day. The usual mode of humidification is possible, but the amount of water is doubled.

It is preferable to use rainwater, the tap water must be left to stand for at least a day. Plants of the first year are watered more often, but waterlogging of the soil is not allowed.

A week after planting, the first feeding is carried out: organic matter is introduced - peat, compost or humus at 3 kg / m2. If fertilizers were added during planting, there is no need to feed.

Then mallow is fertilized at the beginning of the budding stage, mineral complexes are used. Top dressing is repeated every 3-4 weeks until the end of flowering.

First-year mallows are fed before winter so that they can better endure the cold.

Recommended mineral fertilizers:

• NPK for application in spring and before winter;
• "Multiflor" with chelates;
• Agricola for flowering plants.

When stockrose is grown from seeds sown outdoors, treatments such as soil tillage and weeding are especially important. For a developing root system, oxygen is just as important as moisture and good lighting.Loosening is carried out to a depth of about 5 cm, being careful: damage to the roots can lead to the death of the bush. At the same time, weeds are removed, depriving seedlings of nutrients that interfere with normal development.

Tall stems of mallow are devoid of flexibility, for their safety they use supports - stakes, rods made of wood, metal, etc. It is better to install them when planting a plant so as not to damage the root system.

The faded inflorescences are removed to prolong the flowering period. A completely faded peduncle is cut off to 20 cm from ground level.

At the end of flowering, the stalks of the mallow are cut flush with the ground and mulched with humus. For the middle strip, it is recommended to lay out spruce branches on top. In warm regions, adult plants tolerate winter frosts well, content only with mulch.

Regardless of the region of cultivation, young mallows are insulated more thoroughly: they are covered with a thick layer of dry leaves on top of the mulch, and spruce branches are placed on top.

Diseases and pests

Unfavorable weather conditions - temperature drops, prolonged inclement weather - become the main cause of the manifestation of fungal diseases. For mallow, typical diseases are mosaic, powdery mildew and especially rust. Violations of the rules of care or the close occurrence of groundwater also often provoke the development of fungal diseases. Leaves and peduncles on which lesions are found are removed, the plants are completely treated with fungicides.

Annual mallows are less susceptible to diseases than others. They can also be planted with a close groundwater table.

The pests most commonly affecting mallow are aphids and spider mites. They use insecticides against them - "Aktaru", "Aktellik". It is possible to use folk remedies, especially when mallow is grown as a medicinal or food plant.

How to collect seeds?

Usually, faded flower stalks are cut off in order to preserve the decorativeness of the plantings. To collect the seeds, a few flowers are left to ripen. This takes about a month. Collect the seed pods when they turn yellow. They are dried in the shade, the seeds are dried and stored in paper or cloth bags.

Interestingly, seeds that have been stored for three years give the best germination.

When growing mallow from their own seeds, it is taken into account that all species and varieties are willingly pollinated among themselves, a new plant can surprise with a completely unexpected color and degree of doubleness of the flower.

Vegetative propagation

In addition to the seed method discussed above, mallow is propagated vegetatively.

Perennial mallow varieties can be propagated by cuttings, which guarantees one hundred percent preservation of the varietal qualities of the parent plant. First of all, this applies to terry varieties - it is terry that is rarely inherited in seeds collected independently.

The optimal time for cuttings is spring and summer. The technology is as follows:

1. cuttings 10-12 cm long are cut from the stems (work is carried out with a sharp disinfected tool, cuttings are treated with fungicides);
2. for rooting, use the same substrate as for germinating seeds;
3. containers with cuttings are placed in a greenhouse;
4. planting is aired daily, the soil is moistened as needed;
5. rooted cuttings release young shoots - from this moment they are ready for transplantation (transshipment).

Bush division is rarely resorted to, only when transplanting a plant. The rules are usual, the process does not differ from the division of other herbaceous perennials.

Planting perennial mallow and caring for it is an easily solvable task, novice flower growers easily achieve success. If everything is done according to the rules, the process of growing a flower will only bring pleasure, and the result will pleasantly surprise.

This beautiful flower has been known since ancient times. The unpretentious mallow was grown everywhere from South America to Asia. And today this plant continues to enjoy great popularity.It is easy to propagate mallow, but it will not be difficult to care for it.

Perennial mallow: botanical description

Most often, perennial mallow is grown on the plots.

• The height of its peduncle can exceed 1 m. Powerful stems stand upright.
• The size of the leaves depends on where they are located. The largest ones will be closer to the roots. The higher, the smaller the leaves will become.
• Mallow flowers are large, sometimes up to 12 cm in diameter. They can be either simple or double or semi-double.
• Their color is very different: from dark red, almost black, to white. There are pink, yellow, orange mallows. Long-lasting flowering.
• The seed capsule is a dense ring, therefore the mallow is also called "kalachik".

Variety of species and varieties

The mallow genus includes about 6 dozen species. Among them are such popular mallows as musky, Sudanese, and wrinkled. These are perennials.

• Forest mallow, from which all these species have gone, is a biennial plant. It grows quite high - over a meter. The flower is distinguished by the presence of dark veins. The most beautiful variety is considered to be "Black Mother of Pearl", the petals of which have a rich purple color.
• Musk mallow is a perennial. The height of this plant is small, and the flowers are small enough. But they have a delicate aroma. Lovers appreciated the varieties "White Tower" and "Pink Tower", which bloom until late autumn.
• Sudanese mallow is also called hibiscus. It is added to tea and also used as a medicinal plant.

You can often find hybrids in gardens. They can be very tall, up to 2 m. Their double flowers of various shades are extremely decorative.

Growing mallow from seeds

Flower lovers grow mallow in two main ways: seeds and cuttings. Let's talk about the first option for now.

Sowing seeds in open ground in spring or before winter

Of course, mallow can also reproduce by self-sowing, but in order to breed plants, flower growers usually plant seeds themselves.

Mallow is an unpretentious flower, therefore, in most of the territory of Russia, it can be planted in open ground both in spring and in autumn.

In the spring they do it like this.

1. In April, the garden is dug up.
2. The seeds are planted in shallow grooves and sprinkled with a thin layer of earth.
3. Seedlings usually appear after three weeks. They are thinned out, if necessary.
4. If we are talking about low-growing varieties, the distance between plants can be about 40 cm.For tall mallow, the distance must be increased to 60 cm.

Since the roots of young plants are close to the ground, the soil must not be allowed to dry out. During the hot season, the mallow is regularly watered. And you need to wait for flowering next year.

You can sow seeds in mid-autumn, in October.

1. At a distance of about half a meter from each other, they dig shallow holes (3 - 5 cm).
2. The seeds are sprinkled with earth and peat.
3. In order for them to successfully overwinter, it is advisable to mulch them with fallen leaves, sawdust, straw.

How to grow mallow seedlings at home

Most often, those lovers who have purchased bags of varietal seeds begin to grow mallow at home in seedlings.

1. Sowing soil can be used with any of those sold in specialized stores. But the one that is intended for growing flowers, rather than vegetables, is preferable.
2. It is better to plant seeds not in a common box, but in separate cups.
3. It should be sealed to a shallow depth, not deeper than 1 cm.
4. It is recommended to moisten the soil from a spray bottle.
5. After the emergence of seedlings, the seedlings are rotated from time to time so that sunlight falls on it from one side or the other. Otherwise, the seedlings will grow tilted towards where more light is coming from.
6. The optimum room temperature is 23 - 25 ° C. Seedlings are planted on the beds when they are no longer threatened by frost.

In order for the young mallow to take root, it is best not to shake off the roots of the plant from the ground, but to transfer the flowers into the holes along with a lump of soil.

Reproduction of perennial mallow cuttings

This is a very popular method preferred by many lovers of this plant. In autumn, in the garden, at home or with friends, they notice mallow, which is distinguished by especially spectacular flowers. Cutting off the stalk in the spring, you will know exactly what kind of beauty you will get.

In order to propagate the plant in this way, the stem cutting is cut, 9 - 12 cm long. The places of the cuts can be sprinkled with wood ash.

Cuttings are planted in cups or hotbeds, in loose fertile soil. For better rooting, they are covered with a jar or film from above, periodically ventilated and watered.

A sign of successful rooting will be young shoots that the plant will give. After that, the mallow can be planted in the flower garden. It is advisable to choose a sunny place for it on a hill where groundwater will not stagnate.

Outdoor plant care

It is not difficult to grow mallow. Those who have it growing like a perennial know that every spring the mallow begins to rise from the ground, becoming higher every day. And in summer, flowers of various colors bloom on them.

Caring for mallow is simple.

1. It requires regular watering; you shouldn't save on water.
2. Weeds need to be pulled out in time, and the soil must be loosened.
3. To make the plant look the most decorative, the wilted flowers are removed.

Mallow also responds well to fertilization in the soil, especially with a high nitrogen content.

It is advisable to tie up tall plants, as strong gusts of wind can break them.

If you do not plan to receive seeds from mallow, it is better to remove the peduncles after flowering. In any case, this will need to be done in the fall. If the flower grows in climatic conditions where severe frosts occur, it is better to cover it with fallen leaves and branches of coniferous plants for the winter.

Diseases and pests of mallow

One of the main pests for mallow is slugs. Best of all helps from them such a drug as "Thunderstorm". The bright blue granules need to be scattered over the garden bed to forget about slugs for a month.

The plant can also suffer from rust, which is manifested by the formation of characteristic reddish spots on the leaves. The diseased parts of the plant are immediately removed.

If mallow suffers from such a common disease as powdery mildew (the risk is especially great when tomatoes are grown nearby), then the plants must be treated with a fungicide solution using a spray bottle.

Use in landscape design

Malva is unusually picturesque, thanks to its bright large flowers of various shades. And since the peduncle of this plant is high, it will look most impressive in group plantings near the walls of houses and near fences. The white huts of Ukraine immediately come to mind, which literally drown in flowering mallows in the warm season.

Also, mallow can be used in the background of flower beds, planting low plants in front. Or you can do the opposite - place one or more of the most spectacular mallows in the center of the flower garden and surround them with neighbors matching in color.

What is the difference between mallow and Rose stock

Often on the flower beds you can find a stock-rose, which, although it belongs to the malvaceous family, is a special species.

Real mallow does not have such large double flowers. And besides, the stock-rose has a richer color palette. Her peduncles need a garter, and she herself easily reproduces by self-seeding.

Anyone who has a land plot can recommend this wonderful plant - mallow, which will delight the owners with its flowering all summer long and will greatly decorate any garden.