Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Hollyhock Seeds


I love the seedpods of the Hollyhocks. I let them go to seed in my garden and then the next year, I find hollyhocks coming up in the most interesting places.
I have even shared them with my neighbour and now she enjoys them in her garden over the road.

This beautiful flower "Annie's Cape" flowers outside my sewing room window. This one is for Chookyblue.

14 comments:

Needled Mom said...

Hollyhock seed pods are so interesting. They do end up spreading everywhere, but I love them. Did you see my hollyhock doll a few blogs ago? Hope that you make them too.

Chookyblue...... said...

oh I get a mention........they are very pretty.....since I live in Oz like you can you send me some seeds........how high do they grow???

Chookyblue...... said...

oh and did you see we (you and me) inspired someone to garden in the USA.....

Unknown said...

What wonderful shots of the flowers opening. They are such a delight in the back of a cottage garden. I saw lots of them in the New England states a couple of summers ago. I harvest seeds from my garden and share them with friends.

:) Tammy

Anonymous said...

How unusual. I love how you girls are taking these macro shots of flowers. So different to the usual "normal" flower shots.

Alison Gibbs said...

Love the hollyhock seedheads. I let mine just go all over the place too!
Alison

Jenny said...

Lovely photos Annie:)

Lorraine said...

I love hollyhocks they remind me of time spent at my grandmother's house when I was a kid.....they are very old flowers lol..

Jodie said...

Gorgeous flowers Annie ! And a seriously gorgoeus (also floral) quilt that I saw today.

picciolo said...

those seed pods are beautiful, I would leave them too if I was lucky enough to have them in my garden.
: )

Cindy said...

I LOVE hollyhocks! I can't wait for things to start growing here in Minnesota - we are just now experiencing 60 degree days (finally) with the hopes of seeing some green sprouting up soon. Beautiful photos.

Mrs Moog said...

I love hollyhocks too - I may have to try some in my garden this year. There is a garden near here that is full of the most amazing self-seeded hoolyhocks every year :)

xx

Leanne said...

That third holly hock seed photo looks like an eye just peeking out.

Jodie said...

Gorgeous pics Annie!!! I especially love the last one of 'Annie's Cape'..

Jodie :)