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 ...

Question: Hollyhocks are one of our favorite spring flowers but we have not been successful in Florida. What is needed to grow these attractive flowers? Answer: Northern hollyhocks are biennials, ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Alcea Rosea From Missouri Botanical garden Alcea rosea Hollyhock Q • I live in southern Shelby County, Missouri. When is the ...

Question. We were successful growing hollyhocks this year. How do we save the seeds, and when do we replant? Answer. Dry spring weather is an excellent time to remove seed pods from hollyhock plants.

Before the heat crept into the valley, hollyhocks were the shining stars in my garden. These were HOUS — hollyhocks of unusual size — with red or pink flowers as large as hibiscus, on sturdy stalks ...

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are a beautiful, tall perennial that are known for their hardy characteristics, and for coming back stronger year after year. They can grow upwards of 6 feet, and their ...