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HandyLHandyL Posts: 49

what should I do? image

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  • HandyLHandyL Posts: 49
    hollie hock says:

    Have you just planted these? image If so it's normally for them to wilt a bit sometimes. Looking green and healthy and the top leaves aren't droopy. All looking good  to me

    Last edited: 19 May 2016 13:34:27

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     Thank you. I did just move them from border that was to shallow thanks for your help! 

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,359

    I think I would cut off the older droopy leaves. It would look better and be less for the plant to support



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Andy LeedsAndy Leeds Posts: 518

    Bottom leaf and left bottom with little bit of rust?  Or are my eyes deceiving me?

  • Guernsey Donkey2Guernsey Donkey2 Posts: 6,713

    Yes I agree that you shouldn't expect the hollyhock to look great if you have just replanted it - they take a week or two to pick up after being moved. However I also agree that it would be sensible to cut off the dropping leaves as the plant needs all it's energy to re-establish roots rather than supporting too may leaves. My hollyhocks have been planted outside for a month or more and are now only just starting into growth by producing a few more leaves. What colour will the flowers be Luke?

  • HandyLHandyL Posts: 49

    I've just gone to have a look at them outside and the leaf have all come up so no more dropping image oh god I actually can't remember :/ shall have to wait and see what they come through as 

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,082

    I have enlarged it I don't think it's rust.

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

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