Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

Select the location

With the right choice of Location lay the foundation for the health of your hollyhock. She likes it very sunny. in the Penumbra it will also bloom, but it is more susceptible to the dreaded mallow rust. So plant the hollyhock in the sunniest spot you can give it.

Prepare the soil

The soil for your hollyhock should be nutrient-rich and well-drained. If it is too tight, loosen it up. To do this, work in some coarse sand or gravel. Enrich nutrients with Horn shavings,(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) well-ripened compost or rotted manure.

Plant the hollyhock

The hollyhock will depend on variety about 1.70 to well over two meters high. Accordingly, it also requires sufficient space. Did you choose to plant a group of Hollyhocks decided, then plan three to four plants per square meter. If you want to beautify a wall or a fence, then plant the hollyhocks at a distance of approx. 40 cm.

Water and fertilize the hollyhock

As a relatively thirsty plant, the hollyhock should be watered regularly. During the Heyday can it be every day. In poor soil fertilize Your hollyhock about every two weeks. If the soil is rich in nutrients, the compost from spring may be enough for the whole season. Otherwise, give a small gift in the fall.

Cut the hollyhock

A regular one Cut back the hollyhock doesn't really need it. The green above ground disappears by itself in winter. But if you cut it off when it starts to wilt, you can use it to prevent the dreaded rust fungus from harming your hollyhock. Pruning before the seeds ripen will also allow the hollyhock to bloom again next year.

Diseases and pests

Two things can particularly affect your hollyhock and cause serious damage to it, on the one hand Snails and on the other hand the mallow rust. Snails prefer to eat the young leaves, which, by the way, are also edible for humans. Of the Mallow rust is shown by yellow spots on the upper side of the leaves and should be combated.

The best care tips for the hollyhock:

• location in full sun if possible
• nutrient-rich soil
• do not plant too densely
• water regularly
• fertilize twice a year
• Timely pruning promotes flowering in the next year