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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 ...

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.

Self-seeding flowers can add a lot of beauty to your garden without a lot of work, and one self-seeder is easy to maintain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. person sowing seeds in pots and trays - encierro/Shutterstock Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are a beautiful, tall perennial that are ...

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 ...

Hollyhocks grow 3 to 8 feet tall on a single stem, with single or double flowers that bloom from the bottom up.

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 ...

Answer: Hollyhocks (Alcea) are still a favorite with children and are not difficult to grow. They provide color (red, yellow, pink, purple, and white), add height to garden beds, and screen unsightly ...

Q: I'd like to plant some hollyhocks along our fence, which is only 4 feet tall. Because hollyhocks tend to grow taller than the height of my fence, will they become top-heavy and topple over? The ...