Hollyhocks revisited: A guide to growing these classic blooms
If we visited family in the countryside during our childhood, we surely remember hollyhocks. These flowers captivate with their colors and are a true garden decoration. Nowadays, they are becoming increasingly popular again.
19 June 2024 19:13
If we dream of colourful hollyhocks in our garden, June and July are the best times to plant them. It is also worth learning how to prepare homemade fertilizer so that the plants will be covered with flowers next season.
Hollyhocks have been captivating for years. In what conditions will they grow?
Hollyhocks captivate with beautiful colors. They can grow up to 1.5 metres if we provide them with the right conditions. Due to their height, remember to support the flowers - it's no surprise our grandmothers planted hollyhocks by fences or walls. This plant also needs a sunny position. It would be best if you also remembered that seedlings require regular watering, although, surprisingly, they bravely withstand high temperatures.
With hollyhocks, you also need to remember that they will bloom only in the next year after planting. To ensure they are covered in flowers, take care of the appropriate fertilizer or feed right after planting. A homemade one will work great, rather than one from the store.
What kind of fertilizer for hollyhocks?
We must prepare bread fertilizer if we want hollyhocks to be laden with flowers next year. The bread should be cut into cubes and soaked in water. Then, cover the container tightly and set it aside for about two weeks. During this time, the bread should undergo fermentation.
After the specified time, dilute the fertilizer with water in a 1:10 ratio. Water the hollyhocks with this mixture once a month. What is the secret of this fertilizer? Bread contains yeast, which positively affects the plants, including strengthening their root system and stimulating growth. Additionally, during the fermentation process, potassium and nitrogen are produced, which make the hollyhock's soil more acidic. These plants love soil with this particular pH level.
