As requested on Twitter, Morgaine Fitzgerald – aka @sanctityofwoman would like see roses planted because “Roses i love them, I heard they are the plant of angels”.

On the 5th of april 2011 I am seeding white Alcea Rosa seeds against our fence that catches most sun where there is any.

Hollyhock seeds

The fence

Alcea rosea is a hardy perennial, and once established should flower for many years. It will grow in a wide range of soils, and can easily reach a height of about 8 ft. The flowers are a range of colours from white to dark red, including pink, yellow and orange. Different colours prefer different soils. The darker red variety seems to favour sandy soils, while the lighter colour seems to favour clay soils.

Herbalism

Hollyhock is stated to be an emollient and laxative. It is used to control inflammation, to stop bedwetting and as a mouthwash in cases of bleeding gums.

Source: Wikipedia