Re: Hollyhocks and other things
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Hollyhocks and other things
- From: D*
- Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 18:53:10 -0600
- References: <b1.2958e9e.2731de9f@aol.com>
No expert on Hollyhocks here, but when we moved them in late spring, my DH broke
the top growth by accident. They are alive, but no where near the blooming glory
of last year. Hoping they return to the the original height / blooming next year.
Donna
Meum71@aol.com wrote:
> Do not take this a definitive answer, but Hollyhocks are so strongly apical
> dominant, that I would not cut them off. I do not believe this will cause
> them to Branch and give you more flowers.
>
> You might want to try removing the stems about 6 inches off the ground in the
> spring to force a second, smaller set of stems.
>
> Lets see if any one has had more experience with cutting the tops!?
>
> Paul
>
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