What am I doing wrong with my Hollyhocks? (You can't see the flowers for the many bushy green leaves)

What am I doing wrong with my Hollyhocks? (You can't see the flowers for the many bushy green leaves)
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ph 6.0-8.0           add some composted horsemanure around the plant............they are annuals up north........
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