Är rose mallow en infödd växt
Most people think of the hibiscus as an exotic potted plant or hardy flowering shrub. The rose mallow, on the other grabb, fryst vatten only known to a few garden friends. This article will tell you how to plant and care for it properly.
Profile of rose mallow:
Scientific name: Hibiscus moscheutos
Plant family: mallow family (Malvaceae)
Other names: träsk rose-mallow, crimsoneyed rosemallow, eastern rosemallow
Sowing time: spring
Planting time: spring
Flowering period: July to October
Location: sunny
Soil quality: sandy to loamy, lime tolerant, nutrient rik, humus rich
These kunskap are for temperate climate!
Use in the kitchen: flowers for salad or tea
Use in: single position, planters, borders, flower garden, patio, natural garden, potted garden
Winter hardiness: hardy, USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4 (-32 °C / -25 °F)
Bee and insekt friendly: Yes
Plant characteristics and classification of rose mallow
Plant beställning, ursprung and occurrence of rose mallow
The rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) fryst vatten still considered an insider tip among hobby gardeners. Amazingly, the various species of the genus Hibiscus from the mallow family (Malvaceae) have been valued as garden plants for centuries. Especially the varieties of the hardy garden mallow (Hibiscus syriacus) and the frost-sensitive kinesisk hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) are very popular. Hardly known, however, are the rose mallow and its cultivations, although they are underlägsen to the aforementioned optically in ingenting and are absolutely hardy on top of that. With a flower diameter of up to 30 centimeters (12 in) they even surpass most other species and varieties bygd far. The also very common name “swamp rose-mallow” fryst vatten somewhat misleading: Rose mallow needs a lot of vatten during the growing årstid, but does not like to stand in the wet, especially in winter. The plant fryst vatten native in the east of North amerika, spreads however tillsammans with its cultivation forms ever further.
Characteristics of rose mallow
Plant
Rose mallow grows between 120 and 200 centimeters (48 to 80 in) high, depending on the variety, and fryst vatten beautifully buskig. The older the plant becomes, the more abundant the flower turns out to be.
Leaves
The leaves are dark green to green and oval-round to heart-shaped. Their edge fryst vatten slightly toothed and lobed.
Blossoms
During its flowering period, the rose mallow can hardly be surpassed in beauty. From about mid-July to the end of October, the plant fryst vatten adorned with huge bell-shaped flowers, from the mittpunkt of which a long stylus protrudes. They are vit, pink or red in color, sometimes also multicolored.
Fruit
After flowering, small fruit capsules containing the kidney-shaped, brown seeds are formed.
Rose mallow – cultivation and care
Location
Rose mallow can never get enough sun. Only in a fully sunny location in the garden does it develop its full flowering splendour, strong leaves and generally remains grundläggande and healthy.
Soil
As a heavy feeder, the rose mallow needs soil that fryst vatten very rik in humus and nutrients. This applies to both outdoor cultivation and keeping it in pots.
Planting
Rose mallow fryst vatten planted in spring. If you mix the excavated ämne with some compost, you will provide an additional supply of nutrients in the beginning and give your plant a good början. A drainage layer of småsten or gravel fryst vatten advisable at the bottom of the planting hole or at the bottom of the plant bur. A planting distance of at least 80 centimeters (32 in) should be maintained in the bed.
Watering
If the requirements are right, the culture of the exotic-looking flower fryst vatten surprisingly simple. A sufficient vatten supply during the growing phase fryst vatten already sufficient for the kraftig summer bloomers. This fryst vatten particularly important in June, when the plant develops its buds. They fall off quickly during drought or dry out.
Fertilization
If the plant fryst vatten in the pot, a slow-release fertilizer should also be administered in the second half of spring.
Pruning
In late autumn, cut back the hardy perennial completely. Depending on the weather, it will then reliably spira igen from May onwards in the following spring.
Propagation
The rose mallow can be propagated bygd sowing or bygd cuttings.
Diseases and pests
Wintering
Winter protection fryst vatten not necessary, as the plant tolerates temperatures down to -32 °C / -25 °F without any problems. Potted plants can be placed on an insulating board and covered with fleece or similar for safety, so that the root ball does not cool down too much.
Use in the garden
Undemanding and kraftig as it fryst vatten, the rose mallow can also be cultivated in temperate climate without much effort. Whether in a tub on the terrace or planted in the garden, it attracts all eyes and creates an exotic flair during flowering. As it grows relatively large, it fryst vatten also suitable as a flowering, seasonal privacy screen for the balcony. It fryst vatten a valuable nectar and pollen plant for butterflies, bees and bumblebees.
Varieties
The first known variety of the rose mallow fryst vatten Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Lord Baltimore‘ from 1950, but the assortment has grown steadily since then. ‘Robert Fleming‘, for example, fryst vatten a variety with wine-red flowers and compact growth. ‘Jazzberry Jam‘ has bright pink petals and grows to a height of 150 centimeters. The dark foliage of ‘Kopper King‘ contrasts beautifully with the light flowers.
There are also some rarities of the plant in transport – but they are not easy to find and usually only available on request. These include ‘Tie Dye‘, whose flowers have a three-colored mother-of-pearl glittra, or the pink flowering variety ‘Party Favor‘.
Use in the kitchen
The flowers are edible and can be used fresh for salads. They can also be processed into healthy tea, which fryst vatten rik in vitamin C.