Wild mallows can be grown not only in garden beds, but also in pots. The plants with their beautiful flowers ensure blooms all summer long. The mallow hardly needs any care. How to care for mallows in the garden or container.
How do I care for wild mallows properly?
Caring for wild mallows includes sparing watering during hot periods, occasional fertilization with compost, targeted pruning of overgrowth and precautions against mallow rust. Transplanting should be avoided and winter protection is not necessary.
How are wild mallows watered?
Watering wild mallow is only necessary when it is very hot or when it has not rained for a long time. If the mallows are grown in a pot, make sure that the soil does not dry out completely.
Pour the water around the plant so that the leaves are not wetted. This can prevent mallow rust from occurring.
Do wild mallows need to be fertilized?
Wild mallows need few nutrients. If you have ripe compost or horn shavings (€32.00 on Amazon) left over in spring, spread the fertilizer around the plants. In the bucket, fertilization is not necessary because the plants will die after the second year anyway be undressed.
Can wild mallows be transplanted?
Wild mallows develop long taproots. Transplanting is therefore not possible.
Does pruning make sense?
If the wild mallow gets too out of hand, you can shape it with secateurs. However, this is not absolutely necessary.
What pests and diseases can occur?
Pests almost appear on wild mallows. They are probably kept away by the plant's mucilage and tannins.
Mallows often suffer from mallow rust. This is a fungal disease that is promoted by excessive humidity. If mallow rust occurs, cut all affected parts of the plant and dispose of them with household waste. Do not throw leftovers into the compost! To prevent mallow rust you should:
- Never sow wild mallows in the same place two years in a row
- Don’t plant mallows too close together
- never wet the leaves when watering
- replace soil completely in the bucket
- Clean the bucket carefully
Do wild mallows need winter protection?
Wild mallows are completely hardy. Winter protection is therefore not necessary.
Tip
Some gardeners consider wild mallow to be a weed because it sows itself and its long taproots reach deep into the soil. Self-seeding can be prevented if you cut off the flowers immediately after they bloom.
