Hollyhocks are perennials available in various varieties. Usually, however, these are biennial plants that look most abundant in the second year of their development. Then they are abundantly covered with impressive, colorful flowers. However, before the frosts come, it is worth doing one thing. Thanks to this, during the season they will delight everyone who looks at them.
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Where is the best place to plant hollyhocks? These are beautiful and universal perennials
Hollyhocks will perfectly complement anyone’s look. They can be planted alone or in a composition with other flowers. It is worth remembering to place them at the very end. This is because this perennial can reach a height of up to 3 meters. When they grow so high, they need extra support to prevent strong winds from damaging them. Moreover, hollyhocks are extremely easy to grow and do not cause any garden problems. They grow fantastically in almost any soil (except sand and clay), and bloom most luxuriantly in sunny positions. Watering hollyhocks should be moderate because they do not like too wet soil.
How to protect hollyhocks against winter? It’s quick and easy
Hollyhocks in the garden will delight with their appearance from mid-June even until the end of October, if the weather is good during the season. These are truly fantastic perennials because they are resistant to even low temperatures. They usually cope perfectly with frost without any support. However, if you want them to look beautiful next year, take care of the delicate cover of your hollyhocks. The additional layer will protect them against cold and strong winds, and thanks to this the plants will be so healthy and strong that they will start to delight with lush flowering again during the season. It is worth protecting especially young hollyhocks in this way, and for this purpose you can use white agrotextile or dry fabric.
Source: Gazeta
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