Hollyhocks are native to China but have been enjoyed around the world for centuries now.
Hollyhocks can often be found in-season at garden centers, but for more variety, shop online and also consider starting your own from seed
Hollyhocks may take a bit more care and attention to grow, but the benefits of growing them are many and they are well worth the effort.
The double blossoms of the Peaches-n-Dreams hollyhock variety bring even more drama to this already dramatic flower
Rich, moist soil in full sun and watering a couple of times each week will let your hollyhocks thrive.
The Alcea Nigra variety is a truly unique hollyhock, owing to its unusual dark purple to black blossoms.
The right growing conditions will deliver the best height and blossoming from your hollyhocks.
Hollyhocks can be started from seed. If you want to plant a lot of hollyhocks this is an economical way to go.
Buying hollyhocks to transplant is the easiest way to grow hollyhocks. Just be sure you use an appropriately-sized container for container growing.