The best varieties of perennial mallow

When choosing plants for a flower garden, mallow is not the first to be remembered. However, novice gardeners come to the same conclusion as experienced professionals: without mallow, a beautiful and spectacular flower garden will not work! Therefore, mallow is perennial, a plant with a long history, and today is loved by many.
It looks good in the landscape and a small suburban area, and near luxury cottages. Mallow is summer and sun, brightness and beauty, calmness and serenity.
Let's get to know this amazing flower closer, mallow deserves our attention.

Description

Let's start our acquaintance with a botanical description, which provides basic information about the plant.

Mallow flower

Malva is a herbaceous plant, a member of the Malvov family. An erect, tall plant can reach a height of 80 to 250 cm.

The foxes growing on the stem have a rounded shape, the leaf edges are notched. The size of the leaves varies depending on the location. In the lower part of the plant, they are larger, the higher they are located on the stem, the smaller their size.

The funnel-shaped flowers are collected in inflorescences and adorn the upper part of the plant, starting at a height of 100 cm and above. The flowers are large, with a diameter of 6 to 12 cm, can be simple, semi-double, double. The color of the flowers is varied: white, shades of yellow, pink, red. After the end of flowering, fruits appear on the plant - many lobules formed into a dense ring. When ripe, the fruit ring is divided into these independent lobules.

Perennial mallow blooms almost all summer, from June to September.

Types and varieties of mallow

Having passed a thousand-year history, today's mallow pleases with a variety of its species and varieties.

Sudanese mallow

Sudanese mallow, which is also called hibiscus or Sudanese rose, is a biennial and grows as a shrub or tree plant. It reaches a height of up to 3 meters and is distinguished by large bright red flowers from 7 to 10 cm in diameter. It is attractive not only for its flowers, but also for the fruits used to make delicious drinks. Physicians are also interested in Sudanese mallow, for whom the beneficial properties of the plant are important. Decoctions and infusions of Sudanese mallow have anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic effects.

Mallow wrinkled

Mallow wrinkled grade Chaters Double Pink

Wrinkled mallow is also known as stock-rose. Florists love varieties of this plant developed by breeders. Dwarf or tall stock-rose flowers harmoniously fit into the flower beds, allowing you to embody any design ideas for the site.

Popular varieties of wrinkled mallow:

• Majorette Mixed is a dwarf plant 60-75 cm tall, decorated with large semi-double flowers. The color of the flowers is varied.
• Pinafore Mixed is a medium-sized compact shrub (90-100 cm). There is a simple or double mallow of this variety, there are also flowers with shiny gyantsev petals. The color of the flowers is also different.
• Chater's Double Strein is a tall stock rose cultivar reaching two meters in height. Another distinctive feature of the variety is large flowers, the diameter of which reaches 15 cm. The flowers are densely double, therefore they are often compared to peonies.

Musk mallow

Musk mallow grade Alba

Musk mallow is a fairly compact plant. Its height usually does not exceed one meter in height. The charm of this look is given not only by delicate medium-sized flowers (diameter up to 5 cm) of whitish or pink shades, but also by a bright aroma.

The following varieties of musk mallow are highly appreciated:

• White perfection is a dwarf plant (55-60 cm). The shape of the shrub and its snow-white flowers, which densely cover the branches, fully justifies the name of the variety.
• White Tower - reaches a height of 70 cm, is also remembered for its pure white shade. Mallow flowers of the White Tower variety show themselves well not only in a flower bed, but also in a cut for a bouquet.
• The pink tower is a medium-sized variety (70-100 cm). Delicate pinkish flowers make a good composition with white mallow.

Do you want your flowerbeds to be pleasing to the eye all summer long? To do this, you definitely need to find a place for mallow in the flower garden, as well as find out how, where, when to plant this beautiful plant so that it pleases with its abundant flowering for many years.

Getting ready for planting perennial mallow

Mallow is not particularly demanding in terms of conditions and care. However, one cannot do without observing the basic requirements necessary for the successful development of a plant.
Professional advice will help you grow mallow, which will be admired by neighbors and guests.

Seat selection

When deciding where to plant mallow, you must first take into account that it prefers areas that are well lit by the sun. In the shade, the plant will develop well, but gardeners will have to come to terms with the fact that in the shade the mallow will bloom less abundantly and luxuriantly.
It is desirable that the landing site be protected from strong winds. Its gusts and drafts can damage a tall plant. The mallow petals are tender enough to withstand strong winds, which can also damage the upper part of the plant with its peduncles.

REMINDER

It should be noted that mallow does not like transplants. This is due to its branched root system, which is damaged when the flower is transferred to a new place. Therefore, it is more correct to immediately choose a place that will become permanent for the flower.

The soil

Light soil, capable of good air and moisture permeability, will help grow beautiful mallow. If the flower is to be planted in impoverished soil, regular soil fertilization will be necessary for the plant to develop.
And when planting wrinkled mallow (stem-rose), loam is best suited - soil, in the content of which clay and a significant part of sand predominate.

REMINDER

In any soil, good drainage must be provided to prevent the roots from sticking.

Mallow breeding methods

Reproduction of perennial mallow is carried out in one of three main ways: growing from seeds, planting seedlings, cuttings.

Sowing seeds in open ground

Mallow seeds are usually sown in summer, in June. Seeds are sown on a dug area, placing them directly on the soil surface and sprinkling with a thin layer of earth.

Mallow sowing seeds in the ground

The distance at which the plants need to be placed from each other is determined by the gardener depending on the type of flower.Smaller and smaller plants can be sown at a distance of 40-45 cm, tall ones require more space, so they are sown at a distance of 60 cm.

You can also make shallow furrows in the soil and fill in the seeds in them.

The sown seeds should be watered regularly. In the third week after planting, the mallow seeds will sprout. The first flowers will appear on the plant in the second year of life.

In autumn, you can also sow perennial mallow. The sowing technology is changing somewhat, now for the seeds it is necessary to prepare small holes up to 3 cm deep. The intervals between the holes also range from 40 to 60 cm and depend on the plant variety. Loose earth or peat is used for sprinkling seeds.
Autumn crops of mallow must be prepared for winter by carefully covering them with foliage.

Planting seedlings

To transplant mallow seedlings to a permanent place in the summer, from July to August, sowing seeds for seedlings begins in March. As with growing from seeds, their flowering begins the next year after planting. However, with early planting of seedlings and, accordingly, early transfer of plants to a permanent place in the ground, flowering is possible already in the year of planting.

Mallow sowing for seedlings

Cups should be prepared for future sprouts. They must be spacious and large: the plant and its roots will need space. The cups are filled with potting soil. It is advisable to use a special soil for flower planting.

The technology of sowing seeds is the same as when sowing them in the ground. Several seeds are placed on the surface of the soil and lightly sprinkled with earth. Then each glass of seeds is spilled with water. For normal development, a container with peat cups is kept in a warm place (not lower than 18 ° C), avoiding drafts, and watered regularly.

Picking mallow into the ground is possible, but not required. If you want to dive, you should wait until the third full-fledged leaf appears on the plants. For picking, the strongest shoots are chosen, which then continue to grow in a greenhouse or in a room with a constant room temperature, waiting for transfer to a permanent place.

But you can continue to grow seedlings in the same spacious peat cups in which the seeds germinated.

For 7-10 days after planting, it is useful to take the seedling container out into the open air. In this case, adaptation to outdoor temperatures will be easier.

Propagation by cuttings

Cuttings are usually used when they want to plant a specific variety of the flower they like on the site. Cuttings can be made in spring and summer. In spring, the cutting is cut at the bottom of the plant, closer to the root. In the summer, the cutting is cut from the stem.

If the propagation method is chosen by cuttings, you should prepare in advance for the procedure and disinfect everything you need:

1. A knife that must be sharpened very well. The sharpness of the knife should allow you to easily and effortlessly cut off the desired part of the plant.
2. Shredded charcoal. Used for sprinkling the cut of the flower.
3. Pot with potting soil for planting cuttings.

The procedure for grafting mallow is traditional. The stalk is cut, the wounds are treated, and after the surface of the wound has dried, they are planted in a prepared flower pot and watered abundantly. The stalk is in the pot before transplanting into the ground.
Cutting does not always give the desired result, it requires experience and a certain skill. Therefore, cuttings are harvested more than expected flower plantings. The more experience the grower has, the better the mallow cuttings succeed.

Mallow care

It is not difficult to take care of perennial mallow. Even gardeners who are just beginning to create a flower garden can easily cope with this.

Outdoor care for perennial mallow consists of the systematic observance of certain actions.

Watering

Moderate watering of the mallow allows it to grow safely. In central Russia in the summer, it is enough to shed flowers 1-2 times abundantly.In the southern regions or when the temperature rises above normal, with stable hot weather and drought, the irrigation regime is somewhat changed. In such weather conditions, it is advisable to water the mallow every 2 days, increasing the volume of water. But if this is not possible, the mallow will normally endure the dry period with ordinary watering (1-2 times a week) with an increase in the volume of water.

It is recommended to increase watering during the budding of the stem-rose. However, in this case, overflow should be avoided, leading to stagnation of moisture in the soil.

Loosening

The systematic loosening of the mallow helps to provide the roots of the flower with air access, as well as to free the plantings from weeds. The main task of the grower is to be extremely careful when loosening the soil. This will help prevent damage to the root system that causes the plant to die.

Top dressing

It is recommended to apply organic fertilizer (peat, humus or compost) to the soil every year. Application rate - per 1 sq. m - 3 kg of organic matter. In addition, crushed with peat or compost, it is useful to mulch the soil.
In the spring, before budding, the plants are fed with specially developed complex mineral fertilizers for flowers.

Garter

Given the high growth of certain varieties of perennial mallow, as well as the relative fragility of the flower, it should be given additional resistance in case of strong winds. For this, the grown plants are tied to a peg.
To prolong the flowering of perennial mallow, its faded, diseased or dried parts are regularly removed.

Disease and pest control

Mallow is a disease resistant plant. However, with excessive watering or with prolonged heavy rainfall, flowers can get sick.

Fungal diseases such as spotting, powdery mildew, leaf rust, mosaic virus, stem cancer require surgical intervention. In addition to removing diseased leaves, the plant is helped by the use of one of the antifungal drugs (for example, Trichodermina, Fito-Doctor, Mikosana-V, colloidal sulfur solution, Bordeaux mixture 1%, etc.) in accordance with the instructions.

The appearance of aphids or spider mites can also harm the plantings of mallow. If they are found, it is necessary to treat the plants with insecticidal preparations (for example, "Fitoverm", "Kinmiks", "Fufanol", etc.).

Now you know how to grow mallow. Compliance with these simple planting and maintenance standards will allow you to enjoy it for a long time. And everyone who has seen your flower garden will remember the poetic lines: "How mallows bloom in July, God, how they bloom!"

If you are about to decorate your garden mallowthen you will not be disappointed. More than 60 species of various shapes and colors have already been bred. Some varieties grow up to 2 meters. Anyone can choose the appropriate colors: white, red, pink, yellow, black and purple and others. Thanks to the fact that it blooms for almost two months, your garden will delight with colors most of the summer and autumn.

Types and varieties

1. Mallow musky (Malva moschata) - this plant does not grow more than a meter in height. Musk mallow has fragrant large flowers of pink, bright pink or white flowers reaching 5 cm in diameter. It can also be called nutmeg. The height of the stem is 70 cm. The flowering period lasts until the onset of frost. Varieties:
   • Perfection.
   • The pink tower.
   • White Tower.
2. Mallow hybrid (Malva hybrida) is a tall plant, the stem length can reach 2 meters. The flowers are large, double, pink or white. The flowering period lasts from mid June to October. Popular varieties:
   • Powder Puffs.
   • Chater's Double... This mallow variety is distinguished by an abundance of flowers and colors. The stem length is 2 meters.
   • Gibbortello.
3. Mallow Sudanese, also called Sudanese rose or hibiscus sabdariff - two-year-old mallow, from the fruits of this variety, medicinal hibiscus tea (a drink of a rich red shade of sweetish-sour taste) and infusion are prepared. Varieties:
   • Sabdariffa - Shrub.
   • Altissima - tree variety.
4. Stock-rose (Malva alcea), also called alcea wrinkled, or wrinkled mallow - is also a type of perennial mallow. The stem height can be up to 2 meters. Flowers of yellow tones with double, semi-double and simple petals, about 3 cm in diameter.The variety grown in gardens does not grow above 1 m.

In addition to cultivated varieties, there are wild forest mallow. The height of its stem varies from 30 to 110 cm; flowers of average size do not exceed 5 cm in diameter.

Forest mallow When to plant?

Planting is divided into 2 stages. Seeds are sown first, then seedlings are planted.

Two ways of planting seeds:

1. After frost in April - mid-May, we sow seeds in the greenhouse. And at the end of August, we plant the already grown seedlings in the ground.
2. In May-June, seeds are immediately sown in open ground and covered with a film to protect against sudden frosts.

When planting seeds in the ground, the flowering period will begin next year. Over the summer, the plant will only have time to grow foliage. To make the plant happy with flowers in the year of planting, use the first sowing method, i.e. germinate the seedlings first, and then plant them in the ground.

Seeds begin to sow when the soil warms up to + 10 ° C.

Sowing seedlings

1. During the year before planting, the land should be fertilized. In autumn, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are used for this, and nitrogen fertilizers in spring.
2. To facilitate the germination of seeds, the shell must be softened. To do this, they are poured with warm 45-degree water for 12 hours.
3. It is worth noting that seeds collected 3 years ago germinate better.
4. We make a hole 3 cm deep, lay 3-5 seeds, bury it with earth and spill it with water. This is best done in peat pots and stored at 18-22 ° C.
5. The first shoots will appear in 1.5-2 weeks.
6. After the appearance of 3 leaves on each sprout, they should be thinned out. They should be seated at a distance of 3 cm from each other or dive into separate peat pots.
7. When the seedlings grow up, it must be hardened for this, the plants are taken out into the spring air for 2-3 hours.
8. Without removing it from the pots, we plant the mallow in the ground in May - June. There should be a distance of 25-50 cm between flowers in accordance with the variety.

Site selection

• Choose the area where the mallow will grow, choose a sunny one with good drainage, and the soil - loamy, loose and enriched with humus.
• So that the roots do not rot from stagnant melt water, the place should be located above the main soil.
• The best place to plant tall mallow is near a fence or wall, so there will be a support that protects from winds and drafts.
• If the soil is poor, fertilize it with humus.
• With the onset of cold weather, the mallow must be covered.

Flowerbed option

An ideal flower bed should correspond to certain parameters: height, shades and shapes of inflorescences.

Mallow belongs to tall plants, therefore flowering bushes and creeping plants are combined with it.

As an option, suitable: dahlias, cleoma, sage, nolana, ageratum, iberis, marigolds. The flower bed will bloom all season due to such a selection of flowers.

However, a flowerbed consisting of various varieties and flowers of hibiscus looks no less impressive.

Remember, mallow does not tolerate:

1. Waterlogged land.
2. Gusty winds.
3. Shaded places.
4. Frost.
5. Transfer from one place to another.

The plant is propagated in two ways:

• By dividing - Separation and planting of basal cuttings, such an operation is carried out in the spring.
• Cuttings - planting sticks cut from long stems. Such reproduction can be carried out all summer long.

Care rules

Mallow is light-requiring and drought-resistant, so caring for it is simple, it includes:

• Abundant watering - once a week.
• Loosening of the soil - once a month.
• Fertilization with humus or compost (3 kg per 1 square meter) - once a year.
• Top dressing with mineral fertilizers (containing nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus) every 20-25 days during flowering and budding. Top dressing is carried out during watering.
• High varieties of mallow must be attached to a stable support, because gusty winds can break fragile stems.
• Removing the faded buds, and after the entire branch wilts, it is cut off, leaving 30 cm of the stem.
• Covering with a film before the onset of frost.

How to collect seeds?

The seed capsule is formed after flowering. You can't cut it off right away - the seeds need to ripen. The ripening process takes a month. The box should turn yellow. The seeds in it are located around the pedicel.

In order for them to germinate next year, follow the rules for collection and storage:

1. The collection begins when the box is ripe and opens.
2. Drying of seeds is carried out within 10 days at temperatures from + 10 ° C to + 12 ° C.
3. The seeds can be stored for several years in a warm, dry place.

If different varieties grow on your plot next to each other, then do not be surprised that their hybrids will grow from the seeds you collect. This is because mallow is a cross-pollinated plant.

Diseases

All varieties of hibiscus are distinguished by their unpretentiousness, but still there are some diseases that threaten them. Let's consider them and the possible causes of infection.

• Spot and powdery mildew - occurs with excessive soil moisture (as an option, after heavy rainfall).
• Mosaic virus.
• Stem cancer.
• Rust - often infection occurs from metal fences, supports.

To fight diseases it is necessary:

1. Remove infected leaves and stems.
2. Treat the bush with special preparations:
   • Trichodermin.
   • Phyto-doctor.
   • Mikosan-V.
   • Colloidal sulfur solution.
   • Fungicides.

The main thing in the fight is to destroy the cause of the disease.

Plant properties

The healing properties of mallow have been known since the time of Avicenna. Both fresh and dry roots, stems, leaves, flowers and berries are used as raw materials.

• Root decoction, due to the ability to envelop the mucous membrane, has an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect. It is taken to treat diseases of the lungs, stomach, intestines, heart and blood vessels.
• Some parts of the plant suitable for human consumption... In the Caucasus, dishes are prepared from stewed roots and leaves, and young stems and fruits are eaten fresh.
• Hibiscus hibiscus tea contains many vitamins and antioxidants and has an invigorating effect on the body.
• From infusion of leaves make baths that have a soothing effect, as well as promote wound healing and relieve itching.
• Leaf mask relieves pustular inflammation, helps to restore the epidermis.
• Mask for the face: make gruel from young healthy leaves, add sour cream in a 1: 1 ratio. Stir and heat in a water bath. Apply a warm mixture to your face. After 10 minutes, wash off with chamomile infusion.
• Cough Recipe: for a glass of boiling water 2 tsp. chopped flowers and young leaves. Insist 15 minutes, drain. Take 150 ml 2-3 times a day. For taste, put a spoonful of honey in a warm (not hot!) Infusion.

Interesting fact: Every year in the month of May, the Kamigamo Shrine hosts a festival dedicated to mallow. On this day, all the Kyoto people march through the city in ancient costumes with music and dances.

Blitz - tips:

• Use seeds that are three years old.
• Plant the mallow outdoors with seedlings, not seeds.
• When creating flower beds, choose plants with different flowering periods.
• To preserve the varietal qualities - plant different types of hibiscus nearby.
• Be sure to tie long branches to the support, otherwise they will break with the first wind.
• When coughing or hoarse, drink the product from the mallow root or roots.
• To always have a mallow in the garden, do not forget to propagate it and collect seeds every three years.
• Before winter, it is recommended to cut off all faded branches, leaving 30 cm from the stem.
• To keep the flowers bright and not fade longer, water the bush with the addition of mineral fertilizers.

Many people like to plant tall plants along the wall of the house and under windows. A similar version with stockrose or hybrid mallow looks very elegant and impressive.

It is clear from this article that it is not difficult to grow perennial mallow, the main thing is to follow the instructions and take into account the characteristics of the plant.

A plant such as mallow (Malva) is also called kalachik, mallow, and also a stock-rose. It is directly related to the mallow family. Most often, such a herb is an annual, but it can also be a biennial and perennial. This genus today unites about 30 different species found in the wild. They prefer to grow in temperate climates and in the wild, mallow can be found in North America, Europe, North Africa and Asia. Mallow cultivation began in Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt. So, in the writings of Piny the Elder and Hippocrates, a description of the medicinal properties of this flower was found. In the 20s of the twentieth century, experts found ecological plasticity in this plant, as well as high fodder qualities. Artists happily painted their large, rich pink flowers, and poets admired them in their poems.

Features of mallow

Forest mallow is the most common member of this genus. The height of the shoots can vary from 30 to 120 centimeters. They can be either recumbent, straight or ascending. The surface of young stems is covered with hairs, which eventually disappear, and the shoots become naked. Petiolate, 5–7-lobed or incised leaf plates are round or heart-shaped. They have a petiole, and pubescence is on the surface. The diameter of the flowers can be up to 12 centimeters. Their shape is similar to a wide bell. On the surface of the flower there are stripes of purple color characteristic of mallow. They are located in the leaf axils of 1–5 flowers. There are species with racemose inflorescences. Flowers can be simple or double, and their color directly depends on the variety and can vary from white to almost black. Deep indentable oblong petals have an obovate shape. The long branched rhizome has a fusiform shape. The fruit is a polysperm, the seeds remain viable for 2-3 years. Flowering is observed from the beginning to the end of the summer period. Mallow is resistant to frost, drought, and is also very easy to care for.

Types and varieties of mallow with photo

In culture, this genus unites about 60 plant species. Forest mallow, considered the progenitor of this genus, is an annual. Perennial plants are such types of mallow as: hybrid, wrinkled, Sudanese, and musky. However, some of the growers are sure that not all of these species are representatives of the mallow genus. So, wrinkled mallow (stock-rose) and Sudanese mallow (hibiscus), as they assure, should be attributed to a different genus of the mallow family. Despite some external differences, these plants must be looked after in the same way.

Annual mallow

Forest mallow (Malva sylvestris), which we also call kalachik, is a biennial, but it is cultivated as an annual. The height of the bush can reach 1.2 meters, while on the petals there are veins characteristic of mallow, which are painted in a darker color than the flower itself. The most popular variety is Zebrina mallow. Such a plant has light pink flowers of a fairly large size, which have streaks of dark red color. Still no less popular is such a variety as "Black Mother of Pearl"; large (about 7 centimeters in diameter) dark purple flowers have streaks of black color.

Perennial mallow

Musk mallow (Malva moschata)

It is also called nutmeg - the height of such a perennial plant is no more than 100 centimeters. The diameter of fragrant flowers is 5 centimeters, they can be painted pink or white. The most popular varieties are the Rose Tower and White Tower, which have deep pink or snow-white flowers, respectively, located on a bush that reaches a height of 0.7 meters. Flowering of these varieties continues until the first frost.

Sudanese mallow

Also called the Sudanese rose and Sabdariff's hibiscus - this biennial is cultivated for its fruits. They have long been part of many fruit drinks and have medicinal properties. The treelike form Malva sabdariffa var is very popular. Altissima, as well as the shrub form Malva sabdariffa var. Sabdariffa.

Mallow wrinkled

They are also called stock-rose and alcea wrinkled - such a plant is conventionally called mallow. In the wild, this perennial plant can reach a height of 200 centimeters, the diameter of its yellow flowers is 3 centimeters. In the garden, a stock-rose mallow or a stock-pink mallow (Malva alcea) is grown. The height of such a perennial plant does not exceed 0.9 meters. There are varieties with double, simple and semi-double flowers that look similar to peonies. For example, the variety "Chater's Double Strein" has large double flowers that can be painted in different colors, while the variety "Single Mixed" has simple flowers similar to hibiscus. Also, the varieties of such a plant are distinguished by size. For example, the cultivar "Powder Puffs Mixed" can grow up to 200 centimeters in height, while the cultivar Majorette Mixed is dwarf, its bushes reach only 75 centimeters in height, but it has rather large semi-double flowers.

Malva hybrid (Malva hybrida)

Such a perennial plant has several shoots, while the height of the bush can reach 200 centimeters. Quite large double flowers can be painted pink or white. Bloom is observed from June to September. The most popular varieties are Chaters Double, Gibbortello, Powder Puffs.

It must be remembered that those varieties that belong to forest mallow are almost all considered annual plants, while the rest of the varieties are perennial. At the same time, perennials are found among conditional annuals, and annuals are among conditional perennials.

Growing annual and perennial mallow from seeds

How to grow mallow

In the event that you are not in a hurry and can wait until next year for the mallow to bloom, then sowing seeds can be done directly into open soil in May – June. In this case, before the first winter frosts begin, only leaf rosettes will form in the flowers, while flowering will come only next year. In the event that you want to see the flowering of mallow during this summer period, then sowing seeds for seedlings should be done in January or February. The seedling method of growing mallow is largely superior to the seed method, as it is more reliable, even when you plant biennials or perennials. Sowing seeds of annuals and perennials is absolutely identical, but they should be planted at different times. Sowing of annuals is carried out in the middle of the winter period, the seedlings are transplanted into open soil in May, and flowering begins in the middle of summer. Biennials and perennials are sown in May, and grown seedlings are planted in open soil only in August – September.

Mallow seedlings

If mallow seeds are not fresh or were purchased in a special store, then they need to be prepared before sowing. To do this, they need to be immersed in lukewarm (about 45 degrees) water for half a day. As a result, the tough shell will soften and the seedlings will appear much faster. Seed germination of this plant lasts for 3 years, and at the same time it was noticed that in the last year of its storage the percentage of germination is relatively higher.Sowing these seeds is best done in special pots made of peat, the fact is that the root system of such flowers is quite delicate and often the transplanted plants cannot take root and die.

The optimum temperature for seed germination is from 18 to 22 degrees, in this case you will see the first seedlings in half a month. In the event that the sowing of seeds was carried out in a container, then when the plants have 3 true leaves, it will be necessary to thin out the seedlings. So, the distance between the seedlings should be 2 to 3 centimeters. If desired, extra seedlings can be very carefully dived into the peat pots. The grown and matured seedlings must be hardened. To do this, it should be carried outside for several hours a day. From May to June, you can plant mallow in open soil without removing it from the peat pots.

Planting mallow in open ground

Suitable soil

For mallow, it is necessary to choose a well-lit area. In partial shade, it will also grow, but its color will not be so saturated, and the shoots will be relatively low. It is better to choose loamy soil, well-drained, rich in humus. For planting, you must choose a site located on a hill, since if melt water stagnates in the soil, then rot may appear on the root system of the plants. It is best if the site is protected from wind gusts and drafts. It is recommended to plant these flowers near the fence, in this case it will be possible to tie long stems directly to it. If the soil is not rich in nutrients, then fertilization will be required. To do this, you will need to sprinkle the area with a layer of mulch (humus).

Open ground planting rules

Seedlings of annual varieties should be transplanted into open soil in the middle of May. It should be remembered that seedlings of perennial or biennial varieties must be planted in the garden only in August or September. Sowing seeds of biennials and perennials can be done directly in open soil. This should be done in the spring from April to May, when frosts have passed. To do this, shallow (about 3 centimeters) small pits must be made in the ground and 2 or 3 seeds must be put in each of them. The distance between the holes can vary from 25 to 50 centimeters, while it depends on the type of plant. The hole is filled with soil, lightly tamped and watered with a small amount of water. In the event that frosts are expected, the bed must be covered with a covering material, in this case you will be able to protect the seedlings from freezing. If the weather is warm, then you will see the first seedlings after half a month. After the appearance of the third or fourth leaf, it is necessary to thin out the crops. So, one of the strongest seedlings should remain in the hole.

Features of care in the garden

How to care for mallow

It is very easy to grow mallow, as it does not have a capricious character. It should be regularly watered in moderation, especially if the summer period is dry enough. The surface of the soil must be loosened in a timely manner, as well as weeds and fading flowers must be removed. Before the budding period begins, experts advise feeding the plants with mineral fertilizers, which contain a large amount of nitrogen. Tall varieties need a garter, as the stems can be injured in the event of strong winds. To do this, it is recommended to plant plants in the immediate vicinity of the fence (use it as a support), and you can also put a high peg next to each bush and tie a mallow to it. In the event that you want your annual mallow to grow like a perennial, then when it fades, all peduncles should be removed from the stems. It is important to have time to do this before the seed set.

Pests and diseases

Slugs can settle on such flowers. Destroy them using special traps. To do this, on the area with flowers, you need to put several plates and fill them with beer. After about 24 hours, you will need to check the trap data and remove all slugs. This plant is quite resistant to diseases, but if it is planted near a metal fence, then the mallow is quite capable of contracting rust. It is very easy to find out about the infection, so, on the seamy side of the leaf plates, you can see dark red spots. Infected foliage should be trimmed and destroyed. In rare cases, infection with powdery mildew is possible. To get rid of it, use an appropriate fungicide or colloidal sulfur solution.

Post-flowering care

In autumn, after flowering ends, the shoots must be cut to the level of the soil surface. At the same time, you can enrich the soil with nutrients, for this, its surface must be covered with a layer of mulch (compost and humus). So, for 1 square meter you will need about 3-4 kilograms of mulch. For wintering, such a plant should be covered with dried leaves, spruce branches or straw.

Healing properties of mallow

This plant has long been used in folk medicine. It has many healing properties well known to healers from different parts of the world. For example, an infusion made from foliage and flowers has long been treating inflammatory processes in the stomach, as well as bowel disorders. If you steam the foliage or flowers of the forest mallow (mallow) and add to a hot bath, then taking it will allow you to get rid of the spleen tumor as soon as possible. Mallow herb is included in almost all breast fees. A decoction is made from the flowers, which is used for compresses and lotions for various skin diseases. They perfectly eliminate itching, and also contribute to the early healing of wounds (most likely due to the mucus found in such a plant). Such flowers are also used in medical cosmetology, as they are able to restore the epidermis, and also have a preventive effect against pustular eruptions. Flowers are most often used in folk recipes, as they contain more vitamin C, sugars and keratin than foliage. And yet all such folk remedies have no contraindications or side effects. This plant has a softening, enveloping, tonic, expectorant, reparative and anti-inflammatory effect.

Cough saving tea: pour 2 full small spoons of crushed fresh flowers or leaves into a glass and fill it with freshly boiled water. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then strain. You should drink 2 or 3 glasses a day. If you want to add honey to the drink, then in this case you have to wait until the infusion is not hotter than 40 degrees.

In May, every year in Kamigam, which is a Kyoto temple, and directly in the city itself, the Aoi Matsuri festival is held, which is arranged in honor of the mallow. At the same time, people dress in clothes of rich colors and parade along the city streets with songs and dances. This holiday arose several hundred years ago ...

Forest mallow is a unique flower that has several names and one of them sounds like a stock-rose. The plant comes from the malvaceous group and is annual or perennial, two-year varieties are more common. The flower comes from African and Asian countries, it grows well in different countries of Europe and America.

The beauty of this flower has conquered the hearts of people since time immemorial, because even the ancient Egyptians discovered all the healing properties of this plant. The appearance of mallow is striking in its grace and beauty, however, for the full development of bushes and buds, it is necessary to provide proper care for annual mallows or for perennial varieties.The flowers of this plant are very large, bright and with different shapes, that is, double, semi-double or simple. Regardless of the species, the stock rose will brighten the landscape of every garden or infield.

We plant mallow seeds in open ground and for seedlings

Regarding when the mallow is planted with seeds, the dates for sowing in open ground begin in May, when there is no threat of spring frosts. You can also plant seeds in winter, but gardeners mostly choose spring. If a seedless growing method is carried out, then for this purpose, prepared soil is used, where small holes are made, the depth of the planting holes is about 3 cm.The distance between the seeds should be approximately 30-50 cm.

Only one or two seeds are placed in each hole, which are sprinkled with soil. The soil is sprayed on top to moisten the soil and not wash the seeds. If everything is done correctly, then the first shoots appear in two weeks. After the appearance of two leaves, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving only the strongest specimens. Further, caring for mallow involves good, moderate watering, which is carried out once a week. It is also very important to ensure periodic loosening of the soil and feeding the bushes from compost; 3 kg of fertilizer is required per square meter.

When the seedling method of growing mallow is performed, it is advisable to purchase peat tablets, containers or pots. This is necessary because the flower has fragile roots that do not tolerate transplantation very well. To grow a strong two-year-old mallow: planting and care include the presence of a cell or pot, where 1-2 seeds are planted. The most optimal temperature for growing seeds is + 18-22 degrees. After two weeks, the first shoots appear, but the distance between them should be 2-3 cm. If necessary, the seedlings dive into separate containers, where their growth will increase. After the young plants get stronger, you need to start hardening them. To do this, the seedlings are taken out for several hours in the open air. Then they can be planted in open ground directly in pots or cassettes. Read the article: The most famous AID peonies are varieties for planting on the site.

Mallow varieties for cultivation

All varieties and types of mallow are divided into perennial and annual varieties.

If it is an annual variety, it is still a biennial plant. In the first year, the green mass of the plant develops, and in the second year, flowering occurs, after which the ground part dies off. The flower reaches a height of at least 1.2 meters, it can have double or simple flowers. Also on sale you can find hybrid varieties that are perennial, their height is at least 180 cm. They are distinguished by large stems and bright, colorful flowers. Flowering begins in early summer and ends in cold autumn.

Malva Zebrina

The flower is a perennial that is grown as an annual or biennial, its height is up to one meter. It has large, beautiful flowers that are located in the axils of the leaves, creating beautiful, spike-shaped inflorescences. The color of the buds is bright and comes in different colors, ranging from light pink to purple shades with characteristic dark veins. Zebrina mallow looks very beautiful in group plantings, when it is placed in the background of a flower arrangement.

Regarding when the mallow planting and care begins, its seeds are planted in the ground in April, 1-2 seeds are placed in one hole at a depth of 1 cm.The distance between the holes is about 50 cm.Since the plant does not tolerate transplanting well, it is advisable to plant seeds immediately to a permanent place. If possible, it is better to plant the seeds in containers, and then plant them with a lump of earth in a permanent place.

For planting, they choose sunny areas with light, loose soil, where there is no stagnant water.Young seedlings need shelter for the winter, as they are very vulnerable to frost. The first flowering of mallow begins in the second year in July and lasts for several months. The flower gives self-seeding, which facilitates the reproduction process. If the variety belongs to the one-year group, then the seedlings are planted in January, and the first flowering begins in 4-5 months.

Mallow Apple blossom

The variety belongs to the perennial group and reaches a height of up to 2.5 meters, therefore it is the tallest. It blooms in June and lasts until September. The buds of this variety are large - up to 12 cm in diameter, pink in color, collected in a very large, spectacular inflorescence. Since the variety is very thermophilic, the planting of Apple blossom mallow is carried out in sunny areas where there is good, fertile soil. For the winter, planting mallow in the open field and leaving involves shelter, since the flower does not tolerate large frosts. For seedlings, mallow seeds are planted in May directly in open ground. The flower will be a wonderful decoration for the background of flower beds, it is used as a hedge for the walls of houses and buildings. It may not lose its beauty in cut form for a long time.

Malva Fiesta Time

This beautiful, luxurious nutmeg mallow is distinguished by abundant and long flowering, which will delight you for several months. Despite the fact that the Fiesta Time mallow is a two-year-old plant, with good care, its flowering begins in the first year of life. The variety belongs to the group of early ripening, since only less than three months pass from planting to the first flowering of this plant.

Mallow buds are dense, with many petals, have a rich, bright color and are distinguished by thick, double flowers. This variety is unique, as its buds have three colors at once. There is a bright red tint in the folds of the petals, then it turns into crimson, and the edges of the flower are white. Such beauty will fit into any flower arrangement, and cut branches will decorate any holiday, therefore they are often used for interior decoration. Cut flowers of mallow are able to maintain their beauty and freshness for a long time.

When terry mallow is planted: planting and leaving involve sunny areas, since this variety does not tolerate shade. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a sunny place where there is no draft and wind. The flower is distinguished by good drought resistance, but it favorably accepts regular watering. For better flowering and growth of green mass, the plant must be provided with mineral and organic fertilizers, as well as provide it with light, fertile soil. The variety perfectly tolerates frost, but can be grown in any decorative container, which is placed in a cool basement for the winter.

In order for the perennial mallow to please with its flowers in the fall, they take it out into the street only in April.

Blackberry mallow

A wonderful, winter-hardy plant that produces dense, double buds. The variety belongs to biennial, as it begins to bloom only in the second year. In the first year, the flower grows green mass, which is large in size. In height, its flower stalks reach two meters and are characterized by large double flowers, similar to peonies. In order to flower in the first year, Blackberry mallow must have formed rhizomes, which, after planting, give vigorous growth to the shoots.

Often this perennial mallow is used to decorate the garden, since its height is up to 170 cm. The inflorescences are distinguished by a bright pink color, they are located along the peduncle and begin to bloom in July and until the end of August. The best place to plant stock roses is near the walls of houses or fences, choosing sunny places.

Malva Newport

Perennial mallow or stock-rose, which is cultivated as a biennial plant, its height can be up to 2.5 meters.Flowers are pink, double, very large and up to 12 cm in diameter, collected in a dense, spectacular inflorescence. Its flowering begins in July and ends in September. Very often this variety is planted for decorating walls and fences, used as a hedge, and also for cutting. The beautiful, luxurious Newport pink mallow will be the perfect solution for planting in a group with other flowers, as it immediately attracts attention.

The plant is drought-resistant, light-loving, prefers areas where fertile, loose soil. Needs additional shelter for the winter. To obtain young seedlings, seeds are sown in May directly into open ground. The first shoots appear after 9-11 days if the air temperature was at least +18 degrees. Cut branches can stand in water for a long time and will not lose the beauty of their buds.

Mallow Pink Lace

A wonderful perennial from the malvaceous family, but it is considered a biennial, since its flowering occurs only in the second year. This perennial terry mallow reaches a height of up to 2.5 meters and blooms from the end of June until the end of September. The flowers are pink, double, very large - up to 12 cm in diameter, collected in a spectacular, large inflorescence. This variety is drought-resistant, light-loving, not particularly demanding on the soil, but grows better on fertile, cultivated soil. For winter, mallow Pink lace needs shelter, as it cannot withstand severe frosts. Its seeds are sown in May in open ground. Very often, this beauty decorates flower beds, where it is placed in the background.

Malva Bahamas biennial

A wonderful mixture with bright double flowers that bloom alternately. The size of this variety is huge, like its flowers, you reach an inflorescence height of up to 2.5 meters. The buds come in a wide variety of colors, but their flowering will be only in the second year, since the Bahamas mallow is biennial and in the first year it develops a rosette of leaves. The plant is drought-resistant, light-loving, therefore, for planting, it is advisable to choose well-lit flower beds, where there is no stagnant water.

Since the variety does not withstand severe frosts, the Bahamas mallow: planting and care involves additional shelter for the winter. A flower is grown from seeds by planting planting material directly into the ground in May. Bahamas mallow will be an excellent option for cutting, as it will decorate the interior of every home. She also looks spectacular in group landings, where she is given the back, central place. To grow its seeds, it is necessary to provide the most optimal temperature - at least +20 degrees. We recommend viewing the article: What varieties are common lilacs represented?