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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hollyhocks -Up Close and Personal


I looked these up and I think they are pink Hollyhocks. they are towering over the driveway of a home not to far from us.

Althaea rosea Pink Hollyhocks is what I found...here on The Garden Pages the thing is they have been blooming like this for at least 2 months maybe more.







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30 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    So pretty, Sandra... I have always loved Hollyhocks. Those are the prettiest colors... Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. SusannahFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    These are glorious. What a welcome sight since everytime I look out the window it is snow and gloomy. Oh, these hollyhocks are beautiful. I have grown them but they were never that pretty nor did they last that long.

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  3. ValFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Very pretty hollyhocks, I'm very allergic to them :(

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  4. Ruth HiebertFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I love Hollyhocks. They bring back so many memories of my childhood.

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  5. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Wow! Those are awesome! Lets see....we have....SNOW and bare trees. Oh and we"re getting more snow Saturday..."a substantial amount"...here that means only 6-12...:)JP

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  6. CloudiaFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    such glory so gloriously captured!


    ALOHA from Waikiki
    Comfort Spiral
    ~ > < } } ( ° > <3

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  7. Auntie sezzzzzz...February 21, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Who-hooooo... Beautiful. We both remember hollyhocks, but haven't had them, in way too long. :-) Maybe, this year.

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  8. EG CameraGirlFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I do LOVE hollyhocks and these are lovely, Sandra!

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  9. RoeHFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    One of my favorite flowers. So old fashioned. And you can make dolls out of them.

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  10. SquirrelQueenFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Beautiful! Those hollyhocks are especially pretty in that bright pink. A welcome sight to those of us up north, it's rainy and windy here today with possible snow flurries by Saturday.

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  11. DebFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    those hollyhocks are beautiful...love the close ups...makes me smile...

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  12. TexWisGirlFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    very pretty, vibrant color!

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  13. troutbirderFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Very nice pictures. I do love the old fashioned hollyhocks but the newer "carnation" look alike are nice too...:)

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  14. Chatty CroneFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Gosh I opened that and that beautiful flower just popped out an me - I so needed that! Sandie

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  15. AnnFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I'm not good at names of flowers but I know pretty and these are it.

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  16. KathyFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Yep, they're hollyhocks but they seem to be some ruffled variety. One of my favorite flowers. With the amount of buds on them I'll bet they'll keep blooming for a long time.

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  17. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    These are all so gorgeous. How cool that are nearby.

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  18. GOOSEFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Wowzers those are beautiful. I think it will be quiet a while before I see any flowers blooming outside.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  19. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Yes, they are Hollyhocks, and fancy fringed ones! The hollyhocks around here have these shiny gold beetles with long noses like an elephant's trunk. I call them goldbugs. These are gorgeous!! Ours will not bloom till summer.

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  20. Muffy's MarksFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    Oh my, I haven't thought about Hollyhocks in years. My dad raised them on the east side of the garage. Wonder if they are still there? Thanks for the memory!

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  21. Golden Woofs! SUGARFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Woof! Woof! They are beautiful ... LOVE the color. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  22. RoseFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Oh, these are gorgeous...I have a picture of one this color. I have a friend whose husband has really pink, pink hollyhocks planted all around their fuel tank.

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  23. Marie February 22, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    These are so pretty! I would love to have some in my yard! I think I will write the name down to remember. :) You took some great close-ups!

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  24. DawnTreaderFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    They are lovely. Can't wait to see some colours like that around here again... (I'll have to wait a while longer though)

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  25. NavaFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    One of my favorite memories as a little girl at Granma's---standing and looking up at the Hollyhocks in the morning sun--love them!

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  26. RemingtonFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful! Love the color!

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  27. photowannabeFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Love the shot of the little buds about to burst. Well I do love them all. You always find the most interesting things to show us.
    Thanks.

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  28. Linda PFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Love the close-ups of the frilly looking hollyhocks. They must be a cheerful sight to see along your way and they are certainly flourishing there.

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  29. DeeFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Hollyhocks remind me of days long gone and pick fences. You are so fortunate to live around such beautiful color and interesting birds and critters.

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  30. Betty ManousosFebruary 24, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    these are such beautiful flower shots, sandra! you did capture them at nice angles. and the colour is so lovely too. that photo of the little buds is my favourite.

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