Gardening Journal

The Marvel of Peru, the Four O'clock Flower - Hollyhock Hill

The Marvel of Peru, the Four O'clock Flower

First cultivated by the Aztecs, and introduced into Europe in 1525, this was one of the earliest plants to be brought back from the New World by the Spanish. But...

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The Marvel of Peru, the Four O'clock Flower

First cultivated by the Aztecs, and introduced into Europe in 1525, this was one of the earliest plants to be brought back from the New World by the Spanish. But...

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Is it frost-hardy? - Hollyhock Hill

Is it frost-hardy?

As warm and sunny as our country can be, much of Australia is nevertheless prone to regular frosts during the colder months. Here are some of our favourite plants that...

Is it frost-hardy?

As warm and sunny as our country can be, much of Australia is nevertheless prone to regular frosts during the colder months. Here are some of our favourite plants that...

The Story of the Hollyhock in Australia - Hollyhock Hill

The Story of the Hollyhock in Australia

Year after year, we enjoy seeing our garden adorned with delightful hollyhocks - one of the oldest and most well-known cultivated flowers in the world, and an obvious favourite of...

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The Story of the Hollyhock in Australia

Year after year, we enjoy seeing our garden adorned with delightful hollyhocks - one of the oldest and most well-known cultivated flowers in the world, and an obvious favourite of...

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