There are a few flowers that instantly come to mind when you think of summer and hollyhocks are certainly one of them. Their tall spires of spectacular blooms are a showstopper to include in your yard, standing tall with bold pops of color.
But are you guaranteed to see flowers in the first year of growing hollyhocks? When planting hollyhock seeds, it's important to be aware that there are biennial and perennial varieties, meaning they either come back each year or every other year. Many biennials and perennials will take their time to establish and won't necessarily flower in the first year.
