Comments on: Heavenly Hollyhocks on ‘Hell’s Backbone’

By: Jud Hopkins

Jud Hopkins — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 22:01:24 +0000

Cornmeal generously sprinkled around the base of hollyhocks discourages ugly
rust.

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:59:05 +0000

In reply to Donna. Thank you so much for this source. I will certainly be ordering some seeds!! I loved this article and enjoyed the many photographs of these lovely and countryfied flowers.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:49:46 +0000

In reply to Donna.

You could try http://www.edenbrothers.com

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:06:11 +0000

In reply to sherry. Sherry, pinch the long leggy stems to about 6 inches to make the plant bushier.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:24:23 +0000

Do you know where o buy hollyhocks seeds? I’ve looked and looked for starts here in SW Michigan and its a no go. I’d love some hollyhocks in my Small House Big Sky Homestead garden. Thanks! http://smallhousebigskyhomestead.wordpress.com

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Sat, 28 May 2016 13:24:54 +0000

Hollyhocks can be semi-evergreen in mild climates, but can be cut back when the seed pods outnumber the blooms on the stalks. Also cut any tatty leaves to encourage fresh new foliage. Cut hollyhocks down by half if you’d like to control their size.

By: Sue Langley

Sue Langley — Sat, 28 May 2016 13:23:54 +0000

In reply to Zee. How wonderful! What is the name of your book, Zee? Maybe try them on the north side of the house or in afternoon shade??

By: sherry

sherry — Fri, 27 May 2016 12:52:30 +0000

what and where do u pinche to keep them blooming. i never can find that info

By: Zee

Zee — Thu, 26 May 2016 17:37:07 +0000

Hollyhocks are one of my faves. Hard to grow in Texas, but am trying a new variety this year. Hope they survive the Texas summer. Played with many Hollyhock dolls as a girl growing up in the Mid- West. I have written a book where Hollyhocks play a very important role in my story. Great beauty and great memories. Thanks for sharing.