Queeny Purple Hollyhock has double purple flowers.
Why not Hollyhocks?
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I like the deep color in the centers of these hollyhock flowers.
These purple Hollyhocks look like carnations.
Queeny Purple Hollyhock has double purple flowers.
Deep Pink Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are certainly beautiful flowers with their tall, spiky stalks and brightly colored blooms, so it's interesting to consider why they might not be more popular.
One reason could be that they can be somewhat challenging to grow. As you mentioned, it can take two years for the plants to flower, which can be a bit of a commitment for some gardeners. Additionally, hollyhocks are prone to several common garden pests and diseases, such as rust and spider mites, which can be frustrating to deal with.
Another possible reason for their lack of popularity is that they may be seen as old-fashioned or outdated by some gardeners. Hollyhocks have been grown in gardens for centuries and were particularly popular in cottage gardens and other traditional garden styles. As gardening trends have shifted toward more modern and minimalist styles, hollyhocks may have fallen out of favor with some gardeners.
Despite these challenges, many gardeners still love hollyhocks for their beauty and charm. If you're interested in growing them, I encourage you to give it a try! With a bit of patience and care, you can enjoy the gorgeous blooms of hollyhocks in your garden.
One reason could be that they can be somewhat challenging to grow. As you mentioned, it can take two years for the plants to flower, which can be a bit of a commitment for some gardeners. Additionally, hollyhocks are prone to several common garden pests and diseases, such as rust and spider mites, which can be frustrating to deal with.
Another possible reason for their lack of popularity is that they may be seen as old-fashioned or outdated by some gardeners. Hollyhocks have been grown in gardens for centuries and were particularly popular in cottage gardens and other traditional garden styles. As gardening trends have shifted toward more modern and minimalist styles, hollyhocks may have fallen out of favor with some gardeners.
Despite these challenges, many gardeners still love hollyhocks for their beauty and charm. If you're interested in growing them, I encourage you to give it a try! With a bit of patience and care, you can enjoy the gorgeous blooms of hollyhocks in your garden.
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Radiant Rose Hollyhock
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It seemed like for years no one grew hollyhocks much. A few here and there, mostly in older neighborhoods, but not enough to really notice. Then something happened and last summer they were EVERYWHERE!! There must have been 5 yards on our street and at least 2 on the streets that parallel ours. And driving around town it was like a forest of pink, white, red, purple and yellow spires on every street. New neighborhoods (3-10 years), old (70 years+) neighborhoods, and everything in between. So much charm in so many places.