Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are a beautiful, tall perennial that are known for their hardy characteristics, and for coming back stronger year after year. They can grow upwards of 6 feet, and their ...

Hollyhocks are often spotted gracing a sunny backyard wall, standing proud and tall with their satin-like blooms. They are a classic addition to English-garden planting schemes and offer a range of ...

From deadheading to tackling rust, these expert-approved tasks will help your hollyhocks return even stronger ...

Hollyhock blooms are known for their dramatic colors and tall spikes, adding visual appeal and vertical drama to your garden. These flowers are rich in nectar and will attract pollinators like ...

These charming flowers rely heavily on reseeding. Although hollyhocks are biennials, they often reseed, creating the appearance of short-lived perennials in your garden. To enjoy hollyhocks annually, ...

Q: I have trouble growing hollyhocks. What am I doing wrong? I see them growing in the seams of pavement, but can’t grow them in my yard! — MG., Albuquerque A: You don’t say if you are planting from ...

Admired in the ancient gardens of China, hollyhocks are among the oldest cultivated flowers. They were brought to Europe by explorers in the 16th century. Named by the English herbalist William Turner ...

Hollyhocks are incredibly easy to grow from seed and are the ideal garden flower for attracting vital pollinators while adding a splash of colour to your outdoor space. Like most flowering plants, ...

Hollyhocks have long been a part of the American landscape, often seen in old sepia photos towering over fences. They also were planted to screen the outhouse so that prim ladies of the 19th century ...

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Dear Carol: I have a few questions about hollyhocks. A couple of years ago, I planted my first plants, from transplants bought at a nursery. They were a wonderful rose red. I let them set seed. This ...