Hollyhocks. Althea rosea. This skyscraper isn't as common
anymore. I do need to stake them soon! They can grow taller than I am
on a single stalk. They come in all kinds of colors. I believe mine
were all from seed pods from a friend. Mine are all this pale peachy
yellow.Thursday, April 26, 2012
What's blooming in April? Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks. Althea rosea. This skyscraper isn't as common
anymore. I do need to stake them soon! They can grow taller than I am
on a single stalk. They come in all kinds of colors. I believe mine
were all from seed pods from a friend. Mine are all this pale peachy
yellow.
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A question came up on Facebook:
ReplyDelete"I loved making Hollyhock dolls at my grandmother's. Any advice of finding mini veggie seeds?"
My answer:
Not really. I googled "mini vegetable seeds" and up with a list. But really, I prefer going to a local nursery and buy what grows well here. I would guess that Green Thumb might be more likely to have something unusual. I'd give both Green Meadow and Green Thumb a call.
Many vegetables can be picked and eaten when they're small: zucchini (even in the flower stage!), carrots, and pea pods are all great young. Broccoli and cauliflower would be fine to eat when the flower is small.