The simple colorful flowers of the Hollyhock Country Garden Mix are the old-fashioned ones full of nostalgia whether it is from children’s books or a grandmother’s garden. The large leaf plant develops the first year and shoots up into towering rose-like blossoms the second year. Once established the cottage garden Hollyhock returns year after year. They come in shades of rose, pink and white.

 

Hollyhocks Country Garden Mix

Make sure your Hollyhocks “harden off” before planting to prevent shock. Choose an area that is mostly sunny to part shade. Prepare your planting hole by turning the soil at least a shovel size deep and wide and be sure the hole is filled with plenty of organic matter for best results. Plant deep enough to cover the top of the root ball. Press down firmly on the soil and then water it in. Consider fertilizing once or twice a season.