If you’re looking for an easy-to-grow flower to add some color to your garden, hollyhocks should be at the top of your list! These beautiful biennial flowers are known for their large, showy blooms and come in a variety of colors. In the guides below, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about growing and caring for these cottage garden classics. New to hollyhocks? Start with our 101 guide.
Hollyhock weevils are common garden pests and an infestation can turn your plants into a damaged mess. These small weevils feed on hollyhock foliage and flowers, then lay their eggs in the seed pods, resulting in ugly plants. Learn how to identify and eliminate these annoying pests in this guide. Read more now.
A little mulch, a quick prune, and your hollyhocks will be looking better than ever. These cottage garden staples are low-maintenance, but it never hurts to provide some extra care to ensure they’ll be at their best. Winterizing is especially important if you live in a region with wide temperature variation in winter.
Deadheading your hollyhocks isn’t required, but it can be useful if done right. Removing the faded flowers can give you a second round of blossoms – but it can also ruin next year’s show. That’s because hollyhocks are self-seeding biennials, and removing the flowers also prevents the seeds from spreading. Read more.
Growing hollyhocks is rewarding for people and pollinators. They offer a beautiful spectrum of picturesque petals, making them a must-have for any floral garden! And you only need to plant them once to see them return for years to come, via self-sowing or seed saving. Learn how to grow and care for your own hollyhocks.