how do you grow flowers from cuttings?

Question

I received some hollyhock cuttings and would like to know if I can grow some of my own hollyhocks from the cuttings?

I got some holly hock flower cuttings from my mother-in-law's previous residence. The property is being configured for a hotel and I cannot dig up the roots. It's no longer her property. Is there a way to grow flowers from this or any flower cuttings? Thanks and I appreciate your input!

Answer 1

You really would be better getting some seeds and sewing them in the spring.

If you wish you can root them. Get some hormone powder such as "Rootone". Cut off the end so it is fresh & dip in the rooting hormone. Put in wet soil & keep moist. When you see new top growth your cutting has rooted.

Hollyhocks are preannual so once you get them going they will come back every year.

Answer 2

I don't know. Hollyhocks are self-sowers. They make seeds right under where the blossoms are (a round, flat, rosette package about the size of a quarter) when they are left to grow and wane outside. Maybe you could get some seeds later on from the person who gave you the cuttings. Or in the olden days, people would visit each other's gardens and exchange plants. Maybe whoever gave you the cuttings would be willing to split and share the plants. Good luck.

Answer 3

im not real sure, but u can try to put them in some water to see if they give u a root. if not, try just planting the stem of one in a pot and maybe it will root that way.

good luck.