The previous two columns discussed the early phases of the hollyhock plant’s life cycle. This column will pick up from there and elaborate on the relatively longer growth and maturity phase of the ...

A group of pink, white, and red hollyhocks stand tall in bloom near a building. - JULIA Culp/Shutterstock Hollyhocks are wonderful summer-blooming flowers that look right at home in cottage gardens ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I love hollyhocks for their colorful, crinkled flowers, and I have a row of them planted along the edge of my patio which I grew from seed. I was disappointed last year, however, as unsightly ...

Plant hollyhock seeds in the late summer or early fall, at least 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost. Don't wait too long—seeds planted too late in the fall won't have enough time to establish ...

The sight of hundreds of cup-shaped hollyhocks blooming on a wall is a visual treat. But being aesthetically enchanting is just one of the many aspects of this tall and elegant flowering plant.

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, ...

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 ...

The hollyhock, a beloved cottage garden flower, has a long history of chivalry. Back in a time before indoor plumbing, hollyhocks were planted by the outside “loo” so a female visitor would not need ...

Set Daily Express as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. I love ’olly ’ocks. Sorry… I mean I love hollyhocks – but it’s such a delightful name that it doesn’t really ...

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can ...