On a recent bike ride through Spokane’s West Central neighborhood we stopped to admire a beautiful display of hollyhocks. They stretched along an old, grayed, wood fence for nearly half a block. As we ...

Admired in the ancient gardens of China, hollyhocks are among the oldest cultivated flowers. They were brought to Europe by explorers in the 16th century. Named by the English herbalist William Turner ...

It's the summer of the hollyhock -- in my garden. So many healthy blooms -- and in places and colors I can't recall masterminding. Nature can take the credit. I first noticed the leafy base of a ...

Q: I planted hollyhocks six or seven years ago. They were multiple colors, but now there is only one and it is not very vibrant. Is there any way to get more colors out of the plants? A: This happens ...

Whether you're short on time, new to gardening, or just want a no-fuss plant that will add a gorgeous touch to your garden, the hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is the perfect plant that you can plant right ...

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Plant hollyhock seeds in the late summer or early fall, at least 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost. Don't wait too long—seeds planted too late in the fall won't have enough time to establish ...

On a recent bike ride through Spokane’s West Central neighborhood we stopped to admire a beautiful display of hollyhocks. They stretched along an old, grayed, wood fence for nearly half a block. As we ...