Hollyhocks, also known as Alcea, have over 60 species of tall, pretty flowers that are available in almost every color (including black). These perennial or biennial flowering plants grow to 8 feet ...

Hollyhocks are old-fashioned, summer-flowering plants, typical of the “cottage garden” style. Flowers open at the base of the flower stalk and continue up, remaining open for several days. Tall spires ...

A good cottage garden has a loose, informal look with something always in bloom, thanks to planning on the part of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. person sowing seeds in pots and trays - encierro/Shutterstock Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are a beautiful, tall perennial that are ...

Common hollyhocks, Alcea rosea, members of the Malvaceae or mallow family along with marsh mallow or Malva and okra, Hibiscus esculentus, have been around for a very long time. In fact, Alcea seeds ...

French hollyhocks, also known as fig-leaved hollyhocks (Alcea ficifolia), are an old-fashioned flower making a comeback in West Texas gardens. Unlike common hollyhock (Alcea rosea), French hollyhocks ...

There are lots of beautiful new flowers and plants that are promoted each year to the gardener by various vendors and gardening magazines. We all get taken in by these potential new contributions to ...

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 ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. I'd like to honor my mother and grandmother today by sharing their favorite flower with you: the Alcea ...

What to do in the garden this week: “Plant heat and bolt-resistant varieties of lettuce in a shady spot. “Weed, weed, weed. Get the last of those pesky weeds pulled before hot weather causes them to ...