The hollyhocks are blooming!
Aren't they just lovely?
Such an old-fashioned flower - in the best possible sense.
When I went out to snap these pics it was so humid my lens kept fogging up!
I think it gave the photos a rather pleasing softness though.
Every time a walk past these beauties I find myself singing "Hollyhock, hollyhock, oh holly hollyhock!" to the tune of Lollipop. haha! ;)
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What do you have blooming?
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What do you have blooming?
{Photos by Yours Truly}
I adore hollyhocks! I am hoping to get some planted this year. I don't suppose you know what variety the lovely pink and white striped one is in the bottom photo?
ReplyDeleteI don't know the specific name of that hollyhock. I bought this mix from Burpee it was called Country Romance, I believe. Hope this helps. : )
DeleteYour hollyhocks are lovely! They make me think of my childhood. My mother always planted hollyhocks along the white fence at home when I was a youngster. : )
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah. : D
DeleteBeautiful! Love these flowers. Your blog is such a happy place. :) my mother tells of making holly hock dolls..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry. : )
DeleteOh yes Michelle, hollyhocks are absolutely beautiful :0) mine are just about to bloom... mari
ReplyDeleteAren't they just? : D
DeleteI too love hollyhocks. I just don't have a sunny place to grow them. Make a pot of coffee and I'll just come and enjoy yours. :D
ReplyDeleteCome on over, Debbie! ^_^
DeleteThe Hollyhocks are simply beautiful. Hollyhocks were my Mother's favorite flower. Now I wish I had planted some.
ReplyDeleteThere's always next year to plant some! : D
DeleteBeautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteOh hollyhocks are so wonderful! They are my favourites along with phlox and foxglove! Lovely pictures to look at!
ReplyDeleteOoo, I love foxgloves too! : ) Thank you!
DeleteI love hollyhocks! We don't have any left though. *tear*
ReplyDeleteOur roses are blooming, however, and I just love them.
Have a lovely week, Michelle! :)
Oh, roses. I wish we had them. : )
Deletehello michelle,
ReplyDeleteyes hollyhocks are beautiful flowers!!!
blessings regina
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DeleteBeautiful flowers! I want to grow hollyhocks, too. What is stopping me? I don't know! I had black ones once (dark purple, actually). I LOVE hollyhocks, and yours are beautiful, Michelle! Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteYou totally should! ^_^
DeleteHi sweet Michelle! Your Hollyhocks are simply lovely! They are my Grandmother's favorite flower {one of them anyway} so I always think of her when I see them. I hope you are enjoying your summer!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings!
Thank you, Stephanie! I am enjoying my summer & I hope you are as well. : )
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Oh Miss Michelle...how gorgeous are these hollyhocks... One of the most beautiful flowers and so striking in the garden! It is almost time to start planting flowers again...oh, how I love springtime! There is such expectation in the air as we sow seeds and wait for them to grow into lovely blooms...
ReplyDeleteI have missed visiting with you, dear Miss Michelle! Hope you're enjoying your summertime:)
Hugs and love,
Kelly-Anne
Thank you for your sweet comment, Kelly-Anne! How odd it seems to me to think that your seasons are the exact opposite of mine. What an amazing world our God has made. :D
DeleteI'm hoping to get back into the blogging swing very soon.
{hugs}
Michelle ^_^