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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    August 5, 2011
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    If something nips the top off the top of the plant, it will grow outward instead of upward. The top can be removed or damaged by some kind of pest, either animal or insect. Often, it is something like a deer who munches the plant early in spring. The plant recovers from the damage, but grows outward instead of upward.

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    Nikki on
    September 20, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 22, 2011
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    You can cut them back during your fall cleanup, or now, if the flowers have finished for the season. You can cut them back to about 3 inches from the ground. Here is more info on growing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 6, 2011
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    It may be lacking phosphorus. I would give the plants some phosphorus, like bone meal. If the foliage looks healthy but there are no blooms, phosphorus is normally the problem. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

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    Nikki on
    January 9, 2012
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    In Zone 7 (where I'm from), we typically begin planting outdoors around mid-May. Therefore, you will want to start your plants indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to this date.

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    peacechiock on
    January 9, 2012
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    it depends on the kind of plant.

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    Nikki on
    February 11, 2012
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    Yes, they should do fine in your region. Here is more information on growing them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

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    Heather on
    March 4, 2012
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    If the ones you planted in the garden were the only ones that did not bloom, then either the location you planted it did not have enough light or the soil was too high in nitrogen or too low in phosphorous. All of these things can affect blooming.

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