Statuesque, whimsical, and filled with quaint bygone charm, hollyhocks (Alcea spp.) are a quintessential cottage garden favorite. Growing hollyhocks adds structure and visual diversity to borders and ...

Hollyhocks, also known as Alcea, have over 60 species of tall, pretty flowers that are available in almost every color (including black). These perennial or biennial flowering plants grow to 8 feet ...

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 ...

The Secret Life of Hollyhocks: More Than Meets the Eye Hollyhocks don’t just soar skywards in a riot of pastel pinks, creamy whites, and deep purples. Underground, they grow a long, sturdy taproot ...

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 ...

Question. We were successful growing hollyhocks this year. How do we save the seeds, and when do we replant? Answer. Dry spring weather is an excellent time to remove seed pods from hollyhock plants.

Besides gardening, I love birds and have several birdhouses in my garden. A few years ago, in early spring, I found a couple of plants growing at the base of a birdhouse in the backyard. At first, I ...

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The flowers, which grow all along the straight stem, are round and open wide. They may be either single or double blossom plants, and they come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, salmon, ...

Time sure flies when you aren’t looking. I started writing a weekly newspaper column on landscaping, gardening, and wildlife 35 years ago this week. I think I have helped a lot of people with their ...

Q: I planted hollyhocks six or seven years ago. They were multiple colors, but now there is only one and it is not very vibrant. Is there any way to get more colors out of the plants? A: This happens ...