Growing hollyhocks

In my mind, I’ve always associated hollyhocks with summer holidays at the beach. Even this year, my beach vacation was punctuated with oooh-ing! and aaaah-ing! over the majestic hollyhock torches that were dotted around the

If you love splashes of color in your garden, consider growing hollyhocks. These tall beauties are beyond gorgeous, and thrive on neglect.

From when to plant hollyhock seeds, to germination, to storing seeds, this guide makes growing these old-fashioned favorites (Alcea rosea) a little easier.

Hollyhocks require a bit more care and management than some flowers but they are well worth the effort. Read on to learn all about growing hollyhocks!

If you love cottage garden flowers, try growing hollyhocks. They add great height to a border and bloom all summer into early fall.

How to grow Hollyhock, Growing Hollyhocks. Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) is native to Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Hollyhock plant prefers the full sun.

Hollyhocks are renowned for their majestic, colorful blooms that can elevate any garden. To maximize their flowering potential, certain growing practices are key. In this article, we’ll explore the best ways to cultivate hollyhocks, providing you with expert advice to ensure you get more gorgeous blooms and a breathtaking garden.

When the time comes to prune your garden, you can rest easy—hollyhocks are hardy plants that are easy to care for. Pruning your hollyhocks is relatively simple, and can make them bloom for even longer and keep them disease-free.

Do you know when to plant hollyhock seeds to prepare for the warm weather flowers? It may be sooner than you think. We explore the topic!

Being a lover on cottage garden, I really like hollyhocks. I have double ones in the garden in pink and in yellow and I have some mini ones as well. When I saw seeds for ‘The Watchman’ …