Hollyhocks are perennial plants that sometimes grow so tall, one has to look upward to see where they end.
They come in many colors but the deep cranberry is extra special.
They love bright sun and are very easy to grow.
They are known in the Japanese culture.
According to information found on the Internet, hollyhocks have been used to make a salve that was "good for the Crusaders' horses which were injured on their hind legs, or 'hocks.' "
These lovely plants would look great in any English garden or, for that matter, any countryside garden.
The ones shown in this post are in my daughter's garden and is one of dozens of flowers she grows.
The flowers are also in the Mallow family, according to information written on them.
Other Mallow family flowers are cotton, hibiscus, okra, and marsh mallow.
Hollyhocks look a little wild but are quite unique and beautiful.
It's a joy to sit near them and watch hummingbirds take sugary sips from a feeder.
Hip, hip hurray for hollyhocks!
HAVE YOU EVER GROWN HOLLYHOCKS?
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1 comment:
The hollyhocks are very pretty. I have not seen any where I live. Perhaps they need a better climate to grow in. Lovely color too and thanks for the bit of history about them Susan.
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