Is cutting inevitably necessary?
Annual mallows that are not frost-hardy, such as the cup mallow, do not have to be cut back. In contrast, the pruning of perennial species is an important part of maintenance. 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 the bush vines 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 leaves protect them throughout the winter. It is sufficient to shorten it by a third in spring due to its moderate growth.
How are tree mallows cut?
Tree mallows are two-year-old journeymen. They are only in full bloom in their second year of life. Because of this, they shouldn't be cut. One cut would rob them of many flower roots.
How are prairie mallow cut?
Prairie mallow are just as common as cup mallow. You request an editing procedure twice. The first takes place in summer. In the 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 is done in autumn or spring before budding. The plant is radically shortened to just above the ground. It is best to use pruning shears or rose shears to cut woody parts.
Tips & Tricks
It is also worth cutting off individual mallow blossoms before they fade. They are decorative, edible and, due to the mucilage they contain, extremely beneficial for digestion.
