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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2016
    A.

    Holly Hocks are thought of as a perennial, but they really are a Biennial.
    You may only see blooms every other year.
    With that said, you may also have to much Nitrogen in the soil for flower production.
    You can add Phosphorous to the soil which will encourage blooming. Bone Meal is good way to do this.
    Here are a few links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    LuvaLeigh on
    September 15, 2016
    A.

    You likely have a biennial hollyhock. It germinates the first year but will not flower till the next. Leave the pods until they crack open then clip them (you can leave some to self seed if you would like) remove the seeds and keep them in a baggie until spring.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 26, 2016
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    I don't think so, as long as you can get them into unfrozen ground they should do fine.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 28, 2016
    A.

    If the plants bloom and produce seed, the seed can be saved for planting.
    Hollyhocks will naturally die off in late fall and will grow back from the roots and seeds.
    You cannot dig these plants up and winter over.
    Here are some links for with more information.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 17, 2016
    A.

    The care of your plants can vary depending on your growing zone.

    This article will help you.

    Seeds can be saved from the Hollyhocks or you can even just scatter them on the ground if you want your plants to reseed.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 13, 2016
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    Bare roots can be planted in spring or fall, though if you have severe winters, spring planting is preferred.
    Long term storage of the bare roots will not likely be successful.
    I would go ahead and plant them out and hope for the best.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/planting-hollyhock-roots.htm

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