Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

May 11, 2011

Cottage Flora Thursday

I can't believe it! Last year I finally had a hollyhock bloom, and it only took 4 years. Not just one but few and every flower gave me seeds. I went crazy and plant them everywhere. Unfortunately the chickens got most of the ones planted directly in the ground but the ones in pots are already blooming. Look at the colors! I am joining Tracie for Cottage Flora Thursday
Ciao for now
Rita
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  1. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 11, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Love hollyhocks! I only have one this year...not quite ready to bloom! Visiting from Cottage Flora!!!

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  2. Chris at Red Gate FarmMay 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oh how I love hollyhocks! I've added many to my gardens over the last 6 years... my favorites are my double flowered ones!

    ~Chris

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  3. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I have given up on Hollyhocks...planted them 2 yrs in a row and nothing..real estate is valuable so if they dont show they go! wish I had waited another year as just...... maybe???

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  4. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyMay 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Congradulations...I will hold on to hope that maybe one day the hollyhock stems I planted this year will one day flower too.

    Blessings Kelsie

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  5. Fishtail CottageMay 11, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Thank you so much for being one of the first to link up this week to Cottage Flora Thursday's. Beautiful hollyhock!!! I have several here, but they won't bloom till almost July....so it's great to see yours! I'll save seeds & mail some to you! Xoxo
    Trace

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  6. DarlaMay 12, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    This is a beautiful hollyhock. The excitement of new blooms is contagious!

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  7. Becca's DirtMay 12, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Oh my what a beautiful hollyhock. I've tried and failed. But I'm not gonna give up.

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  8. SueMay 13, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I didn't think about planting the seeds in flower pots. As I told you, I lost a lot of my hollyhocks this year for some unknown reason. Thanks for the idea!

    Take care, Sue

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  9. Lisa LoriaMay 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    GORGEOUS! I have never had luck with Hollyhocks, but I adore them! XO

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  10. PaulaMay 14, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your hollyhocks are beautiful! Mine are only about 3 inches tall so it is fun to see them.Thanks for sharing, Paula in Idaho

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"Sweet" it is to hear from you....

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