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Grow Gorgeous Hollyhocks

The group of hollyhocks on the previous page is typical of the color range you’ll find when hollyhocks reseed. But if you want a single color or double blooms, this old favorite won’t let you down. There are lots of varieties to choose from—the gallery at right gives you an idea of what’s available.

Many hollyhock hybrids bloom prolifically the first or second year and then get spindly and die out.

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