Mallow pink Alcea rosea - silhouette, care, position, sowing

More about the plant below:

Mallow pink, marshmallow pink Alcea rosea
category : perennials
position : sun
height : up to 2.5 m
frost resistance : up to -30 ° C
soil reaction : neutral
soil preferences : fertile, permeable
watering : a lot
color of leaves / needles:green
color of flowers : white, pink, red, purple, black, orange, yellow
habit : upright
flowering period : July-September
sowing : summer
reproduction : sowing, shoot cuttings
leaf durability : seasonal application
: flower beds, balconies, cut flowers, terraces, medicinal plantgrowth rate
: fast

Pink mallow silhouette

Mallow is characterized by long flowering which lasts until September.This species is a perennial, but due to the rapidly weakening power of flowering, it was usually grown as a biennial plant.

Malwa pink - development

Mallow reaches a height of 120 to 200 cm.It has straight or full flowers, set on long flower stalks that form inflorescences of almost one meter.They grow out of a flat leaf rosette. Depending on the variety, the flowers can be white, yellow, pink, red or purple.

Pink mallow stand

Mallows prefer sunny positions in a fertile soil with a high thickness. They grow well on sandy ground with a large admixture of compost.

Mallow pink seeding

Mallows are sown from June on the seedbed, and then in September, when the seedlings develop 2-3 leaves, transplant them with a large root ball to the target position.

Pink mallow care

Mallows must be watered abundantly in summer. So that the substrate does not dry out too quickly, it is recommended to mulch it.Mallows should be staked on uncovered stands, otherwise they may be broken by the wind.To prevent self-seeding, cut the shoots right after flowering. In this way, we can also extend the life of mallow. Immediately cut leaves affected by rust.

Mallow pink - application

Mallows look great mainly in rural gardens, in the vicinity of rail fences and against the background of thatched roofs.They can be grown in groups - then they will be an interesting background for annual bedding plantings.

Tip

Mallows with simple flowers are usually more durable and can be grown as perennials under favorable conditions.