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Hollyhocks - page 4
do you cut back hollyhocks in winter
A haircut is the first step to preparing hollyhock for winter. Prune the leaves and stems back to 6 inches (15 cm.) from the ground in fall. The holly...
when do hollyhocks bloom
Hollyhock, Alcea rosea, is a summer blooming biennial that has an upright habit with thick sturdy stems. They are winter hardy to zone 3. Zones 3 to 8...
how to care for hollyhocks
Hollyhocks need full sun and moist, rich, well drained soil. The mistake many novice hollyhock growers make is to plant this flower in soil that is to...
growing hollyhocks from seed
Sow at just Вј inch deep and about 2 feet apart. Hollyhocks have long taproots, so if seeds are started indoors, use tall, individual pots and transpla...
aphids on hollyhocks
Aphids are social and occur in groups. Spray them with water (forceful but not strong enough to damage the leaves) to simply knock them off the plant....
