Hollyhock Alcea Rosa, planted autumn 2009, has not flowered till this week.

love the colouring

Me too and good it has flowered now :)

Thanks P and P

Well, it was worth the wait.

I agree!

That is pretty and well worth the wait , I had a black one that didn't flower for 2 years and when it did it was a lemon colour , never mind I love it anyway !

I have a black one and a yellow one that have yet to flower Amy.

They will be something to look forward to next year Drc if not this year :-)

Indeed Amy.

I think I do HB less fussy and more regal somehow?

looking good Denise....worth waiting for...

That's a beauty. Do you see the "Gardens Illustrated" magazine? Not long ago John Hoyland (who runs a nursery in our neighbourhood) wrote an article about Hollyhocks - the variety was an eye-opener!

Indeed it was Crissue. I didnt see the article S, I think its a pity they are not grown more - must be the rust that puts gardeners off?

Wonderful Drc... my pink has grown 2 extra stems this year, i also have a marooon colour, next year hopefully a white&yellow as well. ;)

Thanks Windy, I love them.