Growing Flower
The Hollyhock is a long-blooming summer bloomer with numerous flowers on tall spikes. Generally, Hollyhock will bloom the first year if growing from cuttings. If it is propagated from seed, it will not bloom until the next year.
Nov 22 2022By LisaSmith
Hollyhocks usually grow from seed, which need two years to finish the life cycle. During the first year, the hollyhock plant seeds germinate, grow a root system and a rosette of leaves.
Dec 02 2021By LisaSmith
When the seed pods turn black in the middle, the edge is yellow, and the bracts are yellowish-green, it's time to harvest the hollyhock seeds (usually in late summer or early fall).
Nov 22 2021By LisaSmith
Hollyhocks are biennials or short-lived perennials, which means that it needs two years to finish the life cycle. During the first year, the hollyhock plant see
To protect the Hollyhocks, it is best to plant the Hollyhock near a wall or in a corner of a fenced garden in a sunny and well-draining spot. You can also plant the Hollyhock with other plants of similar height.
There are two times of year to plant hollyhocks seeds outdoors or indoors: spring and fall. It is better to plant hollyhock seeds in fall after the seeds are ripe (2-3 weeks after flowering in summer).
Hollyhock flowers are racemes with single or unripe petals. Flower color varies from purple, pink, red, white and other colors. Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) bloom mid-summer with numerous flowers on tall spikes.
Nov 24 2021By LisaSmith
Hollyhock flowers are native to Asia and Europe. The tender leaves and flowers are edible, the skin is of high-quality fiber, and the whole plant can be used as medicine.
Nov 19 2021By Maggie
How to propagate Hollyhock flower? Hollyhock can propagate by cutting, sowing and division. The following three propagation methods of Hollyhock and steps of Hollyhock
Common hollyhock is widely distributed in China. It is grown in many areas. When the flowers are in full bloom, they cluster together. Let’s have a look at the propagation methods of Common hollyhock.