Beautiful surprise on the patio.

[PT7]

We had an unexpected surprise today when checking out the "pot garden" our daughter plants on our patio each year. She and I tried something different, and I really did not think we'd get much results. We planted two hollyhock plants in a single 14"-square pot. My patio area has no dirt -- only a concrete pad and then river rock all surrounded by a tall picket fence.

Anyway, the hollyhock is a favorite flower of mine, and a wonderful childhood memory of the tons of hollyhocks my Grandma grew in her garden. But here, we tried it in a pot of dirt. The plant/stalk is supposed to reach a height of 6-feet or taller. So far, one multiple-stalked plant is about 14" and has yet to bring out any buds. The single-stalked plant is 26", and that's what was the surprise.

This morning my eyes looked exactly like our smiley friend --> .
Here is the very first hollyhock on the taller plant, with more to come. It was a lot of fun to view this pleasant sight!
(Click on the picture and notice the details of the next buds!).

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[Deadwood Dutch]

Very beautiful and should be even more so when it is in full bloom.

[CT_Shooter]

That's a very healthy and happy plant! Beautiful.

[RanchRoper]

Beautiful.