Some plants like to stay in the same place for years, others do not tolerate it well and replanting is often necessary when redesigning the garden. Fortunately, the hollyhock is not too sensitive in this regard.
If the hollyhock is too dark, it can be transplanted to a sunnier place with a little sensitivity
Find the right location
Although hollyhocks also thrive in semi-shade, they prefer a location in full sun. There they are also better protected against the dreaded mallow rust and other diseases. By the way, some varieties are naturally more resistant than others. A permeable and relatively nutrient-rich soil is also very good for the hollyhock. You can loosen it up with some gravel or coarse sand and add missing nutrients with regular fertilization.
The right time for transplanting
Not all hollyhocks should be transplanted at the same time, the ideal time depends on the age of the plant and how you have grown it. If you have sown your hollyhocks outdoors, it is best to transplant them to their new location in autumn. It has enough time to grow until winter and it is robust enough to overwinter there.
Hollyhocks grown indoors should be planted out in May. Before that, slowly get the sensitive plants used to the fresh air and the sun. To do this, place the hollyhocks in the garden for a few hours during the day. When the night frosts are over, put the plants in the well-prepared bed. Put some organic fertilizer in the planting hole, for example compost or rotted manure.
The most important tips for transplanting:
- put some organic fertilizer in the planting hole
- water well
- Plant out hollyhocks that have been grown indoors in May
- first get used to the cold air and the sun
- Transplant hollyhocks grown outdoors in autumn
tips
When transplanting, be careful not to damage the relatively long taproots of the hollyhock.