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Get them in the ground asap. There is still time for them to grow and bloom. If you wait until next spring, they will be dried up and not worth the effort.

Hollyhocks are generally recognized in the industry as herbaceous perennials, meaning they die to the ground during dormancy. They are a short lived perennial. Most varieties will last 3-5 years. Some people refer to hollyhocks as biennial plants.
When hard frost takes it to the ground is the time to cut it back.

Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

If the plants are not flowering, there could be too much nitrogen in the soil. This results in lush foliage growth but little to no blooming. I would recommend adding some phosphorus, like bone meal, to the soil to promote flowering. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

Sounds like a case of the hollyhock weevil. This small beetle eats holes in leaves, flower buds and seeds. They are easily controlled with a variety of products, such as Neem oil. This repellent is toxic to the hollyhock weevil. Also permethrin (Eight), or carbaryl (Sevin) will work. Rotenone is an effective botanical pesticide. Hollyhock weevil doesn't usually kill plants, but it can make the leaves look pretty ragged. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/controlling-hollyhock-weevils.htm