Where should I plant the Hollyhocks?
Question:My mother gave me some mature seeds from her Hollyhocks. Do they need direct sun or can I plant them in the shade? I know it's to late to get flowers this year, but it I plant them and even get plants, then they will flower next year.
Should I plant them by the mailbox out by the street? By my backyard patio? Where...oh where...shall I plant my Hollyhocks?
Answers:
Direct sun. Hollyhocks are biennials. They put out leaves 1st year, bloom in year 2. Plant them by your mailbox, and your patio. They grow about 5 feet tall--you'll love them--especially since your Mom gave them to you!
I asked this exact same question not to long ago lmao. What people were telling me is that they will bloom next year. I have already planted mine last week and I seen little buds coming up already. On my package that I got the seeds in it said "Full sun to partial shade". I have mine in Partial Shade.
They do extremely well in full sun, they will be OK in the shade.They will dwarf the mailbox, they would look great next to the garage or out building. By all means, plant this year.
If i remember right hollyhocks are a biannual and the seeds started this year will be the plants next. If you have a wall or shed that has a east side your hollyhocks will do quite well. My grandma's were always planted in the fence row so they don't seem to be too picky as long as they get plenty of sun and have some protection against winds.
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