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Beautiful Flowers for the Garden: Mallow
28.08.2023 15:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23
It is better to plant plants in a high place where melt water will not stagnate. In addition, there should not be strong winds or drafts.
It is best to plant mallow near the fence. It will also serve as an ideal support to which you can tie the stems.
How to plant in the garden
This is done in the spring, in April-May, after late frosts. Small holes are made in the soil up to 3 cm deep and 2-3 seeds are placed in each.
Depending on what kind of mallow you plant, the distance between the seedlings should be from 25 cm to 50 cm. The hole is covered, the earth is crushed and moistened.
How fast does mallow grow
If you first grow seedlings from mallow seeds, then it will bloom in the year of planting. Mallows planted with seeds in open ground will not bloom in the year of planting.
Seeds planted in autumn will germinate in spring, and bloom before seedlings.
How often should mallow be watered
Rosemary mallow is fairly drought tolerant when fully established. Weekly watering is required only during its first year.
After that, your watering schedule can be reduced to once every 10-14 days.
Do I need to prune mallow for the winter
In autumn, after flowering, mallow stems are cut off, the soil is fertilized with humus or compost. For the winter, the plant is covered with foliage, spruce branches or straw.
