The hollyhock fits best in a natural garden or a cottage garden. However, it can also be cultivated in pots. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind so that you can enjoy your hollyhock for a long time.
What should you consider when cultivating hollyhocks in pots?
Hollyhocks in pots can be cultivated successfully by planting them in a large container (at least 40 cm in diameter) with a drainage layer and support. They need a sunny, wind-protected location, regular watering without waterlogging and fertilization about twice a month.
Be sure to plant the hollyhock in a sufficiently large pot. It should have a diameter of at least 40 cm. The bigger the planter the better. Provide a good drainage layer made of pottery shards or similar material and possibly a drainage hole in the pot. Place the planter in a place that is as sunny and sheltered from the wind as possible.
To prevent your hollyhock from tipping over in the wind, support the plant with a plant stick. The hollyhock should also be watered regularly in the pot, but the container should not become waterlogged. About twice a month, add some liquid fertilizer to your watering water to provide the hollyhock with the necessary nutrients.
Prefer hollyhocks in pots
If you would like to grow hollyhocks indoors, then the best time to sow them is in February or March. Do not scatter the seeds too densely so that the seedlings can be easily pricked out later. If kept well moist at a temperature of around 20 °C, the seeds should germinate after approx. 14 - 20 days.
Overwintering hollyhocks in pots
As a conditionally hardy plant, the hollyhock can spend the winter outdoors in a mild area. You can protect the mallow plant from frost with a layer of brushwood or leaves. A frost-free, bright room is recommended for overwintering sensitive varieties.
The most important thing about hollyhocks in the pot:
- conditionally suitable for cultivation in pots
- large planter required
- Minimum diameter: 40 cm
- Provide support
- sunny sheltered location
- fertilize regularly
- preparation in pot possible
- Overwintering in a pot is possible for sensitive varieties
Tip
If you want to cultivate a hollyhock in a pot, then choose the largest possible container and support the plant. The minimum diameter is 40 cm.
