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Moving Hollyhocks

The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165
in Problem solving
Hi, 

Can you move Hollyhocks? They've grown where I dont want them. 

Thanks 

Fred

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  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    Yes you can as we did last year. They sulked a bit but did flower though this year.
    Just make sure you water them (it is raining here!) to allow them to settle in.
  • The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165
    Thanks for your reply. 

    They grew from seed in the boarder this year. Was wondering they've grown a tap root yet.
     
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    In that case they are fine to move now.  They don't develop the tap root until the flower stems start emerging in their 2nd year (being biennials.)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • The_Lazy_GardenerThe_Lazy_Gardener Posts: 165
    Ok thanks for your help. 
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