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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2015
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    This is common for the Indian Spring Hollyhock.
    The colors can vary from very pale pink though mediums to very pinky red.
    The more sunlight they generally produce the darkest showiest colors.
    You can stake your hollyhocks to help them stay upright in windy conditions.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2015
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    This happens because many hollyhocks are biennials and often hybrids as well. The plants you planted actually have died. What you are seeing now is their offspring. Because the original plants were hybrids, their offspring will revert to the look of one of the parents of the plant you originally planted. It is one way that some seed companies guarantee that you will be back to buy more - if you want holly hocks that look like the original ones you planted.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 1, 2015
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    Hollyhocks would not likely be there first choice but wildlife as you mention will sometimes try anything.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 3, 2015
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    Either is fine. It will not hurt the plant to remove the spent blooms/seed pods or leave them.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 11, 2015
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2015
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    I typically wait until the blooms have faded and then deadhead to collect the spent blooms. Allow these to dry and then collect the seeds. You can then store them in either a brown paper bag (in a dark location) or an airtight container for spring planting. This article should help with growing them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

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