Is cutting inevitably necessary?
Annual mallows that are not frost-hardy and which include, for example, the cup mallow, do not have to be pruned. In contrast, the pruning of perennial species is an important part of the care. Cutting promotes their growth pattern and makes it bushier and denser.
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How are hollyhocks cut?
Hollyhocks are two to several years old. You need several cuts:
- Cut off flowers immediately after they have faded (seed formation takes away strength)
- Remove sick and dead leaves
- in autumn or in spring at the latest, the long stem is cut off to just above the ground
How are bushes cut?
In order to avoid that bush males look bald and unsightly, they should be pruned once a year - preferably in spring. Shorten your bush mallow by at least 2/3.
How are musk mallow cut?
Musk mallows such as the Mauritanian mallow are hardy and should be pruned in spring. Their foliage protects them over the winter. It is sufficient to shorten them by a third in the spring due to their moderate growth.
How are tree mallow cut?
Tree mallows are two-year-old journeymen. They are only in full bloom in the second year of their life. Because of this, they shouldn't be cut. One cut would rob them of many flower roots.
How are prairie mallow pruning?
Prairie mallow are just as common as cup mallow. You request an editing procedure twice. The first takes place in summer. In summer, dead inflorescences are regularly removed. This allows new flowers to develop and the formation of seeds is prevented. If you want to get seeds, leave the last flowers in late summer.
The second cut takes place in autumn or in spring before budding. The plant is radically shortened to just above the ground. It is best to use a branch or a branch to cut woody parts Rose scissors.
Tips & Tricks
Even before it fades, it is worth taking a few Mallow flowers to cut off. They are decorative, edible and, due to the mucilage they contain, they are extremely beneficial for digestion.
