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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

These charming flowers rely heavily on reseeding. Although hollyhocks are biennials, they often reseed, creating the appearance of short-lived perennials in your garden. To enjoy hollyhocks annually, ...

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 ...