Q: I have trouble growing hollyhocks. What am I doing wrong? I see them growing in the seams of pavement, but can’t grow them in my yard!

Understanding the Context

— MG., Albuquerque A: You don’t say if you are planting from ... Q: I love hollyhocks for their colorful, crinkled flowers, and I have a row of them planted along the edge of my patio which I grew from seed. I was disappointed last year, however, as unsightly ... Hollyhocks are old-fashioned, summer-flowering plants, typical of the “cottage garden” style.

Key Insights

Flowers open at the base of the flower stalk and continue up, remaining open for several days. Tall spires ... Question. We were successful growing hollyhocks this year. How do we save the seeds, and when do we replant?

Final Thoughts

Answer. Dry spring weather is an excellent time to remove seed pods from hollyhock plants. Brainerd Dispatch: Ask the Master Gardener: For adults kids and adults alike to enjoy, consider planting hollyhocks Ask the Master Gardener: For adults kids and adults alike to enjoy, consider planting hollyhocks Q: I'd like to plant some hollyhocks along our fence, which is only 4 feet tall. Because hollyhocks tend to grow taller than the height of my fence, will they become top-heavy and topple over? The ... Yahoo: The Best Time To Plant Hollyhock Flowers From Seed (& When To Expect Blooms)