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Hey Captain!! Look how they have grown!

Discussion in 'Flower Gardening' started by stratsmom, Aug 15, 2010.

  1. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    Here are my hollyhocks this afternoon


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    Captain Kirk's Hollyhocks!! 8/14/10 ( photo / image / picture from stratsmom's Garden )

    The same plants 2 months ago!





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    ( photo / image / picture from stratsmom's Garden )

    HUGE aren't they? What is so amazing is they don't get much attention and with our water restrictions they haven't gotten much water either.
     
    stratsmom, Aug 15, 2010
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    They look great! They thrive on neglect.
    The best looking Hollyhocks I've ever seen were growing through gravel in my friends driveway!
     
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    WOW they really have sprouted haven't they? :eek:
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    That's some growth. What did you do to them Capt? :)
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    What beauties you have Deanna.My goodness they are so tall.
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I don't think I have seen any so tall...very pretty. They really must like your place or the captain gave you some terrific seeds...
     
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