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Hollyhock #749834

Asked May 13, 2021, 7:50 PM EDT

My hollyhocks were up and about 8 inches tall and by accident got got cut down. Will they come back this year? They are at least 10 years in this spot. thanks!

Mille Lacs County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thanks for the question.

Sorry about your hollyhocks. They really are a beautiful plant. I don’t know a complete answer to your question. Generally if one cuts them back after flowering is complete, they will continue to grow and flower in the following season. So I don’t think that the plant has been killed. Your best indicator of this is new growth occurring within the next month or so. If this new growth is seen, flower development may or may not be subsequently observed. But this new growth should promote blossoming in 2022. At this point it really is a “wait and see” situation. The following may give you some further insight:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hollyhock/tips-on-hollyhocks-growing-hollyhocks-successfully.htm

https://www.gardendesign.com/flowers/hollyhocks.html

Good luck!!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 14, 2021, 1:05 PM EDT
Thank you for getting back to me. I will make sure my grandson who did the trimming around the house knows what hollyhock looks like. Again as I have showed him in the past. Thanks again!



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Date: 5/14/21 12:05 PM (GMT-06:00)
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Subject: Re: Hollyhock (#0019765)

The Question Asker Replied May 14, 2021, 2:01 PM EDT

Good luck with both your hollyhocks and grandson. I speak from the perspective of having seven grand children 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 14, 2021, 3:13 PM EDT

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