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Cultivation:
Hollyhocks are a tall growing perennial plant
that can be easily damaged by high winds. It is best to plant them
in sheltered areas, or provide some sort of support as the plant
matures. Hollyhocks are shorted live perennials but easily re-seed
themselves appearing in the garden year after year.
Plant Hollyhocks in full sun in fertile, well drained soil.
They will tolerate light shade which can be beneficial during mid
day late summer heat. Flowers appear late spring an can continue
blooming throughout the growing season. Spent flower stalks can be
removed to contain the plant from spreading, or left on the plant
to produce seed for the following season. Avoid planting
Hollyhocks in areas that stay wet while the plant is dormant.
Hollyhock's are excellent for attracting Butterflies.
Propagation: Hollyhock can be grown from seed but you'll
have to wait until the second season before the plant flowers. For
quicker growth and flowering, purchase pre-started Hollyhock plants at your local Garden
Center or greenhouse. Space transplants 18" to 24"
apart.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Aphids, Spider mites and Hollyhock rust.
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