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TERESA -- USDA Zone 7
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 Jun-03-03, 08:26 AM (EST)
 
"HOLLYHOCKS"
 
   HELLO, I'M GROWING HOLLYHOCKS THIS YEAR AND THEY HAVE BLOOMED BEAUTIFULLY, I WOULD LIKE TO HARVEST THE SEEDS, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW. I'M NEW TO GARDENING, COULD SOMEONE TELL ME IF THE SEEDS FORM IN THE AREA BEHIND WHERE THE BLOOM FELL OFF?,HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN THEY'RE READY? ANY HELP OF ANY KIND WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS.


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Diane Franklin -- USDA Zone 5
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1. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   The important thing to remember when collecting seeds from flowers or even fruit is to allow the flower or fruit to become mature. In flowers this will mean that the flower head has lost it’s petals and the seed head is allowed to become more full. As is matures, you will see a color change, usually green turns to brownish yellowish dull appearance. When fully mature, the seed head will have seeds in it that you will be able to see when the pod is broke open. Don’t rush the process and you will have success. Hollyhocks seed heads are round and button like in appearence with rolled in edges. Hollyhocks are easy to harvest. Once I saw an interesting color of Hollyhocks on a fence in front of a house and jumped out of the car to grab some seed heads, that is how easy it is to collect them. Hollyhock seeds are extremely plentiful so I am sure the people never even missed them.


Enjoy your Hollyhocks,
Diane


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TERESA -- USDA Zone 7
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 Jun-04-03, 04:05 AM (EST)
 
2. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   THANKS DIANE,I REALLY WANTED TO GROW THESE AGAIN.I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION,BUT THIS ONE IS ABOUT TREES. I'VE BEEN NOTICING A BEAUTIFULL TREE IN MY AREA, THE FOLIAGE IS DARK MAROON,AND THE ONE'S I'VE SEEN ARE NOT THAT LARGE,ANYWAY,THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF WHAT I THOUGHT WERE SEEDLINGS GROWING UNDER IT.I ASKED FOR PERMISSION TO GET A COUPLE AND WHEN I STARTED DIGGING THEM UP THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE ROOT.IS THIS A SUCKER PLANT? WILL I GET A TREE OUT OF THIS? IT LOOKS MORE LIKE A BUSH RIGHT NOW. THANKS FOR THE HOLLYHOCK HELP. TERESA


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Diane Franklin -- USDA Zone 5
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3. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   Hi Teresa,
We live in a different zone than you and I am not familiar with the tree you are describing but we do have a tree here that has the same way of reproducing by underground roots. The roots send up new growth and before you know it you have what appears to be another independent tree. Ours is a sassafras tree; which is notorious for being difficult to dig up and replant. I was so proud when I read that they are “impossible to replant” with success and I had accomplished this. I tried many attempts before one lived but I now have a sassafras tree at my new home.

All this to say, Go for it! Experimenting is fun in gardening. You have nothing to loose but some time and effort. You should find out from a nursery in your area what this tree is; take a leaf in for identification. They should be able to tell you if this is something you want to invite to your yard. Many things that propagate by underground runners are invasive and shouldn’t be transplanted. Many states have invasive plants killing out native plants because someone who didn’t realize the danger brought them into a new area.

Bye, Diane


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TERESA -- USDA Zone 7
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 Jun-17-03, 04:07 AM (EST)
 
4. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   HEY DIANE,I STILL DONT KNOW THE NAME OF THE TREE YET,BUT ONE POT IS STILL ALIVE.I DUG UP FIVE,AND I'M DOWN TO THE ONE.ITS BEEN SEVERAL WEEKS,SO IT LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO MAKE IT.I LOVE THIS SITE.WHATS YOUR ZONE???


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Diane Franklin -- USDA Zone 5
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5. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   HI,
Great that you have one still alive. That is all I kept alive also from my numerous sassafrass babies but just having that one makes me smile. Especially since I read to not bother because it is so hard to dig up and transplant.

We are in zone 5.
Diane


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J. VINCIONI
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 Jan-18-06, 10:28 PM (EST)
 
6. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   I HAVE HAD GREAT SUCCESS GROWING HOLLYHOCKS. I HARVEST THE SEEDS FROM THE ACTUAL FLOWER POD AFTER IT DRIES. SNIP OFF THE WHOLE POD AND OPEN IT BY GENTLY SQUEEZING THE POD ALL SEEDS WILL FALL OUT. PLACE INTO ZIPLOCK BAGS (LEAVE THE BAG OPEN FOR AIR TO FINISH DRYING) ZIP IT UP PLACE IN GARAGE FOR WINTER STORAGE THEN SPRINKLE SEEDS IN EARLY SPRING.......A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN BY EARLY SUMMER


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B. Lamb -- USDA Zone 5
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 Jul-10-06, 01:30 PM (EST)
 
7. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   Do you have to squeeze the seeds out of the holloyhock pods? I just stuck the whole pod in the ground last year and flowers came up, albeit A LOT of them in one spot. How many seeds if removed from the pod would you need per square foot?


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wanda
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 Aug-22-06, 03:31 PM (EST)
 
8. "RE: HOLLYHOCKS"
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   Guest
Aug-22-06, 03:30 PM (EST)

"HollyHocks"

My husband and I just returned from a long trip through Colorado, WY, Montana, and Washington State where we saw many yards with the most beautiful hollyhocks. I have not really seen them since growing up in Arkansas where my mother planted them along the garden fence. The sight of these recently brought back many fond memories of my life on the farm.
I am trying to find the dwarf seeds due to the height the others get. We live in very hot sunny climate(south Texas) and I really think they would grow here although it states that they grow up to zone 8 I belive. What do some of you experts think.

Let's keep this topic going and share the things we all need to know.
Thanks
WAnda



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