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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 16, 2017
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    It is definitely a bad idea to plant these now. I would recommend putting them in container, and placing them somewhere dark and cool. Water them very sparingly until spring. Alternatively, you can plant them and put them under horticultural lighting made for plants, and grow them indoors.

    Here is an article on wintering the roots: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/winterizing-hollyhock-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 8, 2018
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    Holly hocks are biennials that come from seed, and not bulb. These will flower in the second year, and then die. These will self seed and continue on that way.

    The glads have a chance at flowering the first year, and although they are a corymb and not a bulb, they will act, sort of, like one. They will likely spread, and can be split into pieces, unlike true bulbs. Here is an article for planting gladiolus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/care-of-gladiolas-how-to-grow-gladiolas-in-your-garden.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 11, 2018
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    It is, definitely, not a hollyhock. It is still too early to tell what it is. You can take it up to your local extension service, and they mey be able to help you further. This link will help you to find the nearest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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    BushDoctor on
    April 3, 2018
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    You can spray neem oil any time of year. This can be used as a spot treatment, and a pre-treatment, and preventative. Just make sure to spray this while in shade, or in the afternoon to avoid burning the foliage. This collection of articles will guide you on ways to craft your own pesticides, along with more useful tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 9, 2018
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    If you do not want to enjoy the flowers, yes you can cut them down.
    Staking the flowers will help them remain upright for the growing season.

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    leswarwicker on
    April 27, 2018
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    this question refers to uk

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    April 27, 2018
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    When they can go out depends on where you live. If you are in upper Minnesota, it isn't time. In my zone 6a, established hollyhocks are starting to emerge. Before you put the plugs out, spend a week slowly acclimating them to outdoor temps, sun, wind and less frequent watering. https://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/areas-of-interest/seed-starting/hardening-off-your-seedlings/article10355.html

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    Annetta48 on
    May 10, 2018
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    My hollyhocks are prone to this problem, too. It's Hollyhock Rust Disease; it's a fungus. This site has information about it: Hollyhock Rust Treatment: How to Control Hollyhock Rust in Gardens.

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