How to plant hollyhocks - tips and tricks

How to plant hollyhocks - tips and tricks

The right soil and the best location

Hollyhocks like nutrient-rich and well-drained soil, but not waterlogging. Choose a location that is as sunny as possible and sheltered from the wind. This is where she feels most comfortable, which she shows with abundant flowering and health. It takes care of moisture and full shade and tends to rust mallow.

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The hollyhock also thrives in the light shade, but in a windy place it needs protection so that it does not tip over. Tie up the tall hollyhocks or give them support, especially if they are planted individually. Loosen solid ground a little with coarse sand and enrich nutrient-poor soil with compost or manure. Hollyhocks look especially beautiful when planted in groups on walls or fences.

When is the best time to plant?

Hollyhocks grown in pots over the winter can be planted from May. If you have sown the plants outdoors, then from September it is time to transplant the hollyhocks in the place where they are to bloom next year. Plant your hollyhocks in a bed, then keep a distance of about 40 cm between the individual plants.

Plant the hollyhock in unusual places

Have you ever seen pictures of Danish streets with houses with hollyhocks in front of them? They are not in the front yard, but directly on the house wall on the sidewalk or on the side of the road. This sight is beautiful and not that rare. You too can let your hollyhocks bloom on the house wall.

The hollyhock is difficult to plant in narrow cracks. Be careful not to break the roots. You may have to remove paving stones to get a large enough planting hole. It is easier if you sow the hollyhock right there.

Put some compost in the planting or seed hole and ensure sufficient moisture. After flowering, cut this hollyhock about a hand's breadth above the ground, so you can extend the life of this plant.

The best planting tips for hollyhocks:

  • location in full sun if possible
  • permeable and nutrient-rich soil
  • Plant distance approx. 40 cm
  • water well
  • Planting time for early hollyhocks: May
  • Transplant outdoor seeds: in September

Tips

Plant hollyhocks on a dreary wall and please yourself and your fellow human beings with the colorful flowers.