My Hollyhocks B W

by Donna Kennedy

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My Hollyhocks B W

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Donna Kennedy

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Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy
Photographed in Cedar City, Utah-texture added for an artistic enhancement
Edited in Topaz Studio-Double Hollyhocks growing in my garden...

Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are the epitome of cottage garden plants. These stately towers of flowers bloom for a long time in summer in a wide variety of colors. Chances are you’ve seen them alongside a barn, in front of a cute cottage-style house, or gracing the front of a white picket fence. This old-fashioned pass-along plant has absolutely caught the hearts of many.
Hollyhock truly is an old garden favorite, with a long blooming season. Usually considered a short-lived perennial in Zones 3-8, but may live for several years if stalks are cut off at their bases after the flowers fade. Makes an excellent screening plant to hide unsightly places. A good background companion for shorter plants. Hollyhock is very easy to grow, preferring a warm, sunny location sheltered from the wind. Will tolerate moist conditions. Bloom midsummer-early fall.

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July 16th, 2019

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