Cutting hollyhocks: when and how?

Cutting hollyhocks is comparatively easy if the timing is right and the necessary tools are available. Our instructions show how it's done - from waste to disposal.

After flowering

An important point in time for blending is right after flowering. Among other things, this prevents the seeds from spreading in an uncontrolled manner. If you do not want this, you should remove withered or dried flowers immediately.

Note: This measure also has the positive effect that a second flowering can take place. For this, however, the plants should be cut very early.

Cut back in spring

A radical blend in spring ensures strong, healthy budding. The shoots are cut off about a hand's breadth above the ground. As a result, the plants grow stronger and more branched.

Tip: The best time to do this is before the first budding begins. Then no new shoots are damaged, but the impulses of growth come to fruition.

Cuts in autumn

In the autumn there is usually no need for waste. Only dead parts need to be removed. Otherwise, rot could set in in winter or even before hibernation.

Diseased / damaged plants

Another reason to prune hollyhocks is damaged or got sick Sections on the plant. These should be removed as soon as possible throughout the year. Otherwise, they not only disrupt the appearance, but also represent entry points for pathogens and parasites.

Ideal time

The appropriate time to prune hollyhocks should be a day on which the following criteria are met:

• dry
• warm or at least frost-free
• no rain expected

Cleaning the cutting tool - instructions

Clean and sharp tools are an important part of blending. The following points are therefore important:

• Sharpen blades
• Clean cut surfaces or, best of all, disinfect them
• clean again after use

Suitable means are, for example:

• boiling water
• Disinfectants
• highly concentrated alcohol
• burn down

Dispose of green cuttings

Not only when the hollyhock from Pests or disease, consideration should be given to disposing of the green waste. If there is a compost heap, it can of course be used. An exception to this is an infestation with pathogens.

In this case, the parts of the plant should be disposed of with household waste. If the plug roses are to be cut and there are many in the garden, heaps and disposal systems can also offer themselves.

Tip: In many cities, identification with a photo ID is sufficient to hand in the green waste free of charge. In others, the relevant stamps must be picked up from the Citizens' Registration Office.

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