Hollyhocks in Dixie?

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Lalasland Midland City, AL Jul 29, 2007

I've only seen pictures of hollyhocks. Is it because they won't grow in zone 8a/8b or is it just that they're not "the thing" here? They're so gorgeous. Surely if they'll grow here somebody would have grown them...

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jul 29, 2007

They grow in zone 9, and I know there are people in much colder climates who grow them too so I can't think of any reason why they wouldn't grow near you. Maybe they just don't fit with the style of garden that your neighbors are going for?

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Jul 31, 2007

Hollyhocks are classed as cottage garden plants and are normally grown in beside other perennials, but I agree, they are just beautifull plants, they really like lots of sun but plenty water and manure in the soil they grow in, are really tall plants so need to be given a good strong stake to support them, what puts a lot of people off them is they are really prone to rust and grey mold, it dont seem to harm them as they are as tough as old boots in the right place, the slugs eat the soft new growth also, I grow them on the coast here in UK so cant see you having too much problems, give them a go, try a packet of seeds, you never know, you might start a new trend in your area. Some people treat them as half hardy annials and only keep the same plant for 2 years, but I grow mine as perennials and pull them up after years when I find the flowers getting weaker. good luck, Weenel.

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Lalasland Midland City, AL Jul 31, 2007

Now that I think about it, I do remember something about mold or mildew or something like that. I'm going to try them anyway. I'm in love with the pictures of them...they're romantic-looking plants! And who couldn't use a little more romance in their life!

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jul 31, 2007

I think there might be some cultivars out there that have been bred to be more resistant to rust--I'm not positive though.

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