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- Q.Depth Of Planting - How deep do I plant hollyhock seeds? And how far apart?
- Q.Growing Hollyhocks From Bulbs - The article didn't address planting hollyhock bulbs. Is there any difference?
- Q.Planting Hollyhock Roots - I bought a bag of five mixed hollyhock roots at Walmart. The pictures on the package demonstrated how to plant ...
- Q.What Happened To My Hollyhock - I have a small garden close to the house with onions-radishes-spinach and lettuce. In the middle a few hollyhocks were about ...
- Q.Dwarf Hollyhocks Will Not Bloom - We planted dwarf hollyhocks last spring. They are full and dark green, but have not yet produced one flower. What ...
- Q.Hollyhock Discoloration - How do I prevent the leaves from losing pigment? Already they are blotchy and different shades of green. It happens ...
- Q.Hollyhocks - I have been tryng to grow hollyhocks from seeds and despite the length of time (about a month) and the ...
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February 27, 2011Q.Depth of Planting
How deep do I plant hollyhock seeds? And how far apart?
Answered by
Heather on
February 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The seeds only need to be right below the soil, no more than 1/4 of an inch deep. The plants should be about 2 feet apart to grow well.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 30, 2011Q.Growing Hollyhocks From Bulbs
The article didn't address planting hollyhock bulbs. Is there any difference?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 31, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Hollyhocks do not grow from bulbs. Hollyhocks are often treated as biennials, but they are actually short-lived perennials with string-like root systems. They are typically grown from seeds (sown outdoors during spring or summer) or from established plants. They really don't like to be transplanted, however, so sowing them directly in the garden works best. Many will even self-sow, depending on your climate.
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April 10, 2011Q.Planting Hollyhock Roots
I bought a bag of five mixed hollyhock roots at Walmart. The pictures on the package demonstrated how to plant them but don't look like mine, which are kind of carrot shaped. My question is, which way is up? Do you plant them pointy tip side up or down?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Generally, hollyhocks are best grown from seed. However, they can also be grown from their tuberous bare root. You can place them in the ground with the pointy taproot facing down. But don't be alarmed if you accidentally place them wrong side up. Plants have an amazing ability to grow anyway.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm
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April 12, 2011Q.What Happened to My Hollyhock
I have a small garden close to the house with onions-radishes-spinach and lettuce. In the middle a few hollyhocks were about 9 inches high from last year and I went out yesterday and they had been eaten to the quick. What animal or pest would of done that?
They took the whole plant to the woody root. Thank you - Shelly - Answered by
Heather on
April 13, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Deer will do that. Even if you have a fence, a deer can clear a 6' fence without needing any runup. This article might help:
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Anonymous on
April 18, 2011Q.Dwarf Hollyhocks Will Not Bloom
We planted dwarf hollyhocks last spring. They are full and dark green, but have not yet produced one flower. What could the problem be?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They lack phosphorus. Give them a phosphorus rich fertilizer. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm
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jo on
April 29, 2011Q.Hollyhock Discoloration
How do I prevent the leaves from losing pigment? Already they are blotchy and different shades of green. It happens every year. Is this a serious disease? Thanks.
- Answered by
Heather on
May 1, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like you may have powdery mildew. Hollyhocks are prone to this and it does make them look blotchy with varying shades of dusty green. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 9, 2011Q.Hollyhocks
I have been tryng to grow hollyhocks from seeds and despite the length of time (about a month) and the loving care, they are only an inch tall. Something has eaten all the leaves off some, leaving me with only a few babies to hopefully grow. Do you have any suggestions for my problem?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 9, 2011
Certified ExpertA.If they are shorn off, it is likely deer. If they have been chewed away a leaf at a time, it is slugs. It may also be rabbits. These are the normal pests that create that kind of damage. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
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