Flowering time:
July to October
Location:
Best placed in light shade or full sun. Prefers fairly dry soil. Well suited for perennial beds or front yards. It looks particularly attractive in front of a wooden fence.
Care:
Mallows don't tolerate waterlogging, but they should also be protected from prolonged drought. Regular fertilization promotes healthy and vigorous growth. Tall clumps should be supported with stakes to prevent the flower heads from breaking off. Otherwise, mallows are fairly undemanding.
Reproduction:
Either sow indoors as early as February or directly outdoors at the end of April. Once there's sufficient growth, thin the seeds. Scorch spot is common; to prevent it, place seeds in cloth bags and soak them in 45 to 50°C water for 30 minutes before sowing. Then, sow.
Varieties: The most popular varieties include:
'Mont Blanc': pure white flowers, approximately 50 cm tall
'Silver Cup': pink flowers with dark red veins, flower diameter up to 9 cm and height up to 60 cm
TEXT: Carina Naeve
