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Hollyhock, the Hibiscus Cousin - Daves Garden The other hollyhocks had pink, fuchsia and magenta flowers I identified two of them as Alcea rosea, the common hollyhock and Alcea setosa, also known as the bristly hollyhock I also found out that Alcea rosea has many varieties of different colors: yellow, orange, red, white, purple Those are on my list now!
Hollyhocks and Hortensia are Old Fashioned Privy Plants Hollyhocks Unfortunately, their association with outhouses may have given hollyhocks a “coarse” reputation when they really are highly spectacular plants which can grow to 9 feet tall Although some are biennial rather than perennial, the former often self-sow heavily enough to seem perennial
A Tale of Two Hollyhocks - The Priscilla Hollyhock Priscilla and her hollyhocks found a permanent, loving home at long last Priscilla remained at the inn until her death in 1892 Today, the Silkwood Inn stands proud and fully restored thanks to the efforts of John and Jean Crowe and the residents of Mulkeytown Illinois
Malvas or Mallows, Theres One For Every Garden Hollyhocks Hollyhocks, also known as Alcea rosea, are cottage garden staples They are usually biennials If, however, they are cut back to minimize seeding they can live for three to four years in zones 3-8, with the first year being in the form of basal foliage
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Daves Garden As hollyhocks will, it has continued to plant itself off and on for years It has the round leaves characteristic of Alcea rosea The Antwerp hollyhock (Alcea ficifolia) sports “skinny” divided foliage resembling fig leaves and reportedly is less likely to suffer from rust than its fuller-figured relative
Bluestone Perennials - Daves Garden Welcome to the famous Dave's Garden website Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants