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Posted by springchild z6 ny (My Page) on Sat, Jul 3, 04 at 14:55
| Hope everyone is enjoying this great weekend. I planted a hollyhock plant about a month ago, and it's not doing anything, I think it's getting bigger but no flower. Is it to early? It may need more sun, can I move it now, or do I wait? |
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RE: Hollyhocks
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- Posted by Donn_ Z 7, seaside,NY (My Page) on
Sat, Jul 3, 04 at 15:35
| It might be too early, they bloom from July to September. If June was cool, they may start late. they need full sun and moist well-drained soil that isn't too rich. Less than full sun can slow down blooming, and shorten the bloom period. |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Mine is just about to bloom on the south side of my house. June was on the cool side for them I guess. |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| My hollyhocks have been in bloom for several weeks now. They have also been well established several years. It is possible you may not have blooms this year. Those long tap roots like to settle in. |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Hi everyone, I grew my hollyhocks from seed this winter, 3 different types and all have buds about ready to pop. They are in morning sun, about 7 hours. Hollyhocks are biennial although many types bloom the first year. |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Mine began blooming in June-first year, too! |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Thanks guys, I stop by the nursery that I purchased the plant from, and she said I may not get bloom this year:(, but I have noticed other people garden and they they get very tall, mine are no where near that height !! But if I did want to move it, when would be the best time. I perfer to leave it where it is now and maybe move in the fall or spring. Thanks again ! |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Don't move hollyhocks once they're settled. They have a taproot that doesn't like transplanting. |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Sorry to disagree with the no transplanting theory, but I dug up a hollyhock this spring from an old cutting garden that had been overtaken by weeds and grass. It was barely alive when I noticed it there. It had apparently been there for a few years, planted by the people who owned the property before me. It is flourishing in it's new spot, and it's very impressive looking. I can hardly wait for it to bloom. Silver Queen |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Agreed....you can move them, they'll get some leaf wilt but afterwards they sprout new growth and look a fine a few weeks later. |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Mine bloomed a few days ago. I'm new to them this year. Wow those are pretty. How long do the blooms last? |
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Mine did not bloom the first year. I think they did the second year, but not the first. Worth waiting for. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Hollyhocks
RE: Hollyhocks
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| HI This may sound silly but some years ago I started using an old wheel barrel that broke to plant in. Well I saw this plant come up and didn't know what the heck it was - looked like a squash plant I just ignored it. The following year it grew and grew and grew and had flowers!!!! My friend told me it was Hollyhocks I had no clue only that it was pretty. I don't recall ever planting Hollyhock seeds. They did okay last year but this year nothing - not one plant. They were winter protected but could it be possible they froze? Susan I LOVE your pic - that is what we are striving for!!!!! Alexis and I would love to have Hollyhocks like that!!! Tell me all when is the best time to plant them, what type of soil and how much sun, etc , etc - the best tips! I don't want to lose them again. Thanks
Chantel :-) |
RE: Hollyhocks
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Here is a link that might be useful: Hollyhock
RE: Hollyhocks
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| Thanks for the interesting link on Hollyhocks. Mine always self seed so I have little plants coming up all over. |
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