Pinecones and Roses

Friday, August 3, 2012

Almost at the End.............

The hollyhocks are almost over for this year.  These poor, neglected flowers with their happy faces have graced alleys and fences and forgotten corners and they've given their stately joy to a hopelessly hot summer.  How can you look at a hollyhock and not be a little happier?                       Diane

7 comments:

Kit said...

Wonderfully put! They are a happy flower. :) Kit

Ruth Hiebert said...

I love Hollyhocks.Unfortunately mine have not bloomed this year. It has been too hot and dry,I think.

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

They are absolutely gorgeous ... even up to the end. I just love this flower! Best wishes to you, Tammy

Jayne said...

I love the way they have a full stalk of blooms! So pretty!

Laurie said...

I love hollyhocks Diane, mine didn't grow this year. I have miniature hollyhocks that did quite well considering the lack of rain and terrible heat. I love how you word things, so beautiful!

Jane the Booklady said...

I love hollyhocks but have never been able to grow them- such a pretty old-fashioned flower! Jane xx

purplehaze said...

They deserve a place of honor in any garden. Faithful and lovely friends.