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Plant Propagation

Collecting Seed: Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Karen October 11, 2018 0 Comments

Hollyhocks are handsome plants that give the garden vertical movement and bring a touch of nostalgia. They are usually treated as biennials so that seeds are collected in summer and…

Plant Propagation

Growing Plants from Seed: Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Karen October 6, 2016 0 Comments

The tall spires of hollyhocks are always a welcome sight but especially in cottage gardens where they evoke a nostalgia for times past. Hollyhock is a native of China and…

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Edible Flowers: Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Karen June 16, 2016 0 Comments

A native of southwestern China, this hollyhock is a member of the mallow family, Malvaceae, and related to hibiscus, cotton, okra, and cacao. It may be an annual, biennial, or…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Karen July 5, 2010 0 Comments

There are few plants that create old-fashioned charm better than hollyhocks. I don’t have a wall or picket fence to set them off but they still bring the suggestion of…

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