Monday, May 11, 2009

I want to plant hollyhocks this spring. will they be matured by summer?

buying them in 3 inch pots. will they be nice and tall for summer if i plant them in a week or two? thanks

I want to plant hollyhocks this spring. will they be matured by summer?
Plant them as soon as there is no danger of frost.
Reply:Usually hollyhocks don't bloom until the second year. If your 3" pots are already a year old, then they should bloom. But, honestly I think it is unlikely that a 1 year old plant would be in a 3" pot. But maybe!!
Reply:There are some varieties that will bloom the first year when grown from seed. Look for "Summer Carnival" hollyhocks. Most other varieties are biennial, meaning their first year they grow only foliage, and the second year they bloom.


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