Hello! I need some help and I hope this is the right section to post my questions but if not please move if needed.
I bought myself a morello cherry lupine, but I'd like to know what might be the best spot for this plant. I have beds on the East, West and South sides of my property. I'm thinking to locate it on the south side but having never grown, I am unsure if this might be too harsh. I have sandy soil so I don't think that will be an issue. Also, how frequently will this need to be watered? Any insight would be great on a best place and tips to get it to thrive.
Secondly - hollyhocks. When we first moved in I planted a very dark one and it did well for about 5 years, but gave up the ghost with its last season having been attacked by Rose chafers who made the leaves super lacy and the following spring I had nothing. Since then I have tried replanting yearly to get them to come back for a second or third year. And I'm not succeeding, last year I had leaves only which I expected (and maybe I'm too early - I haven't seen any leaves come up at this point from that plant). I didn't think the spot was a bad area since I've had success before. Besides the Rose chafers, my only other issues I have noted: Black walnut trees in the neighborhood and moles. Lots of crazy moles. What am I doing wrong? I bought a replacement plant as a just in case for this year - a young Chaters Double Mix from my local greenhouse guy that I'd like to plant, but maybe I need to move the area where I have planted in the past.
I appreciate any insight you can give me on either. Thank you for your help!
