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- Which species of mallow should you overwinter?
- Annual and perennial species of mallow
- Protect frost hard mallows in winter
- Tips
Some mallows are hardy
Which species of mallow should you overwinter?
Anyone who believes that Mallow blossoms anew every year and is deceived without any action. There are mallow species that can not survive the winter season. What should be noted?
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Among the non-hardy mallow are the best known species of the Bechermalve and musk mallow. But there are also species that do not have to be sown every year. Provided with a winter shelter, the following mallow species survive several years:
Protect frost hard mallows in winter
The martens, which are hardy, should be easily protected in winter, for example, with a layer of straw, brushwood, foliage or. Mallows in pots on balcony and terrace, should be brought into the house for the winter. Before wintering, it is advisable to cut back the plant severely.
Tips
The wintered mallows should be released from their protective layer in mid-May or returned to their usual habitat.