Sparkling raindrops (4 of 4)
It rained most of today but now we have overcast skies and some sunshine. Pink hollyhocks are so delightful!
"Alcea is a genus of over 80 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, commonly known as the hollyhocks. They are native to Asia and Europe. The single species of hollyhock from the Americas, the streambank wild hollyhock, belongs to a different genus." - Wikipedia
First of all, hollyhocks are a short lived perennial. This means that most varieties will only live two to three years. Their lifespan can be extended some by removing growing hollyhock flowers as soon as they fade." Best seen large by clicking on the photo.
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Sparkling raindrops (4 of 4)
It rained most of today but now we have overcast skies and some sunshine. Pink hollyhocks are so delightful!
"Alcea is a genus of over 80 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae, commonly known as the hollyhocks. They are native to Asia and Europe. The single species of hollyhock from the Americas, the streambank wild hollyhock, belongs to a different genus." - Wikipedia
First of all, hollyhocks are a short lived perennial. This means that most varieties will only live two to three years. Their lifespan can be extended some by removing growing hollyhock flowers as soon as they fade." Best seen large by clicking on the photo.
Thanks for visiting, I appreciate you.