Although there are numerous types of mallow, they all have similar requirements in terms of location and soil. Here is an easy-to-understand overview.
Location and soil requirements
Mallows love full to sunny locations. They are tolerant of partially shaded locations. Mallow species such as the wild mallow even thrive at altitudes of up to 1,800 m. Nevertheless: When planting, preference should be given to a warm location that is protected from wind and rain (especially in the case of tall-growing mallows such as bush mallow and hollyhock).
In order to avoid a lot of effort in the care of the mallow, you should distance yourself from a peaty soil and choose a substrate with the following properties.
- nutritious
- humorous
- calcareous
- well drained
- dry to slightly moist
tips and tricks
Many types and varieties of mallow come into their own in beds with daisies and lupins.