Beautiful Red Hollyhock is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on July 1st, 2013.
Beautiful Red Hollyhock
This beautiful hollyhock is growing outside of our window so we get to enjoy the color everyday.
Alcea , commonly known as hollyhocks, is a... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Beautiful Red Hollyhock
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
This beautiful hollyhock is growing outside of our window so we get to enjoy the color everyday.
Alcea , commonly known as hollyhocks, is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae. Most species are native to southwest and central Asia, although a few are native to southeast Europe or Egypt. They are biennial or short-lived perennial plants growing to 3.5 m (11.48 ft) tall, with broad, rounded, palmately lobed leaves and numerous flowers (pink or yellow in the wild species) on the erect central stem.
The ultimate cottage garden choice, hollyhock sends up tall spires that cover themselves in flowers in beautiful colors. They're easy to grow from seed -- in fact, that's usually the only way they are found in garden centers.
Most hollyhocks are biennials, that is, they grow only foliage the first year, flower the second, and die that fall. However, if you establish a stand of hollyhocks, they'll reseed each year so there will always be plenty blooming. Interestingly, the flowers open from the bottom to the top of the spike throughout the summer.
These tall (up to 8 feet) beauties are ideal against fences or buildings where they can get natural support. Red forms are especially attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
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July 1st, 2013
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Comments (25)
Marvin Blaine
Love how this pops off the background Robert! What a great way to start your day! L/F!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #18 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/p
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Christopher for the nice feature, congrats, invite, and the promotion!!
Suzanne Silvir
Absolutely gorgeous composition of this old time charmer- and the rough background weave really brings out the crepe silk of the blooms
Linda Phelps
V I love the way thise flowers pop out from the background! They are lovelywith rich color and details.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Linda for the nice comment on the BG and the vote. The BG is a sun shade over a big window.
Sue Smith
Fabulous photo of hollyhocks, Robert!!! They are perfect!!! Congratulations on your well-deserved features!!! f/v
Heidi Smith
I love hollyhocks! They're one of my favorite cottage garden flowers! Nice work my friend! fv/tweet
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Heidi for the very nice comment and you and my wife must think alike!! Thanks for the f/v/t!
Judy Via-Wolff
Fantastic Image! Your galleries are full of beautiful crisp bright clear photos! nice work! fv vote
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for looking at my work and the wonderful comments! I think you have outstanding photos in your and I am going to add you to my watchlist!
Deb Halloran
Beautiful work Robert! Excellent composition with fantastic color, light, textures and detail. Well done! v/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Deb for the wonderful comment on thew composition and texture along with the f/v!!
Eric Tressler
Well done !! As a kid, I remember we had Hollyhocks all around the house. Seems like you don't see them as much anymore.
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful flowers and texture Robert! v/f
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Donna for the comment on the texture and the v/f. It is a sun shade for the window.
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