Hollyhock

Image by Whitney Cranshaw Hollyhocks are charming, old-fashioned plants easily recognized by the tall spikes of colorful blooms. Although hollyhocks tend to be relatively problem free, they are sometimes…

Image by OlFedv Beautifully large hollyhock flowers make a stunning addition to flower beds and gardens; however, they can be laid low by a little fungus. Anthracnose, a type of fungal infection, is one of the most destructive…

Image by mansum008 You’re envious of other gardener’s hollyhocks. Their plants are nearly 6 feet (2 m.) tall with gorgeous blooms in shades of pink, purple, and yellow. Comparatively, your plants are stunted…

Image by Worrakat Hollyhocks are the showstoppers of the flower garden. These towering plants can grow to 9 feet (3 m.) tall and produce stunning, large blooms. To make the most of these gorgeous flowers,…

Image by Tomasz Klejdysz Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) lend an old-fashioned charm to the back of the garden border, or serve as a seasonal living fence, creating a little extra privacy through the spring and…

Image by Varaporn_Chaisin Growing hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) in the garden is a goal of many gardeners who remember these impressive flowers from their youth. The flower stalks on hollyhocks can reach heights…

Image by ClubhouseArts There is no mistaking the cheery spires of hollyhock flowers. The stems soar above the rosette of leaves and may get as tall as a grown man. The plants are biennials and take two years…

Image by Gardening Know How Growing hollyhocks in the sunny garden makes a statement. Beautiful blooms may tower up to 9 feet (2 m.) tall and can be used as an old-fashioned focal point in a garden bed. Large…

Image by Gardening Know How, via Nikki Tilley If you’ve ever tried growing hollyhocks in a hot, humid climate you’ve probably seen it—leaves with yellow spots on top and reddish-brown pustules on the…