A couple of years ago I planted six hollyhock seedlings.
I watered them and fed them and before long they were taller than me.
They were very well behaved and I thought they were quite pretty.
The next spring I saw little leaves poking up out of the ground where the hollyhocks had
been the year before. How great! They've come back and they've brought
some friends with them!
I saw another plant coming up clear across the driveway and lawn.
And a few more here and there in odd places.
The flowers were several shades of pink and burgundy.
And a few double white ruffly ones.
I still think they're so pretty. But they're not very well behaved.
Obviously they love to party!
So perfect for a cottage garden.
8 comments:
Hollyhocks are one of my favorite flowers. Yours are so pretty.
These photos are great - a nice selection of all different types of hollyhocks! Thanks for sharing them!
Hello Mimi, love the Hollyhock post, they are an old fashion favorite for sure. I can`t seem to grow them though, tried and tried, don`t like to party here I guess. Your cottage garden is so pretty, Blessings Francine.
Wow, they are pretty! I wish I had a sunny spot for them!
The white ruffly looks like chiffon. Beautiful! You must be living right, because everything dies over here. I'm a sinner.
Hi Mimi!
I saw your beautiful Hollyhocks on Hungry Hooks page! I just had to join you! LOL! Yes, they can be badly behaved, but they are SO pretty!
Thanks for sharing them!
Have a nice weekend.
God bless
Renee
It is completely impossible to have too many Hollyhocks ~ my goodness, yours are wonderful! Lucky you.
Oh, Mimi, your Hollyhocks are beautiful! I've been thinking about planting some but never got around to it. I definitely will put some in next year.
Hugs,
Donna
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