Mystery Flowers 14 (Quatrain Plus Limerick) Comments
Here's another flower for you;
Our garden spot has quite a few.
Let's give a hint or two and then
Let's have the fun begin again,
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Sorry didn't know the name but what a lovely flower. Annette
Spock is right. They are a magnificent, large flower but easily self seed
I think it's a Hollyhock. I had some, but they spread into the lawn, so I hope I never have them again.
You are correct. It is indeed a Hollyhock. I planted them years ago, but they never did well. They came back up very scrawny and scraggly every year and then I haven't seen them at all for a couple of years, but this year they came up bigger and prettier than ever. They have not as yet ventured out into the lawn. I think I must have a shy variety... :)
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8/12/2025 1:44:23 PM # 1.0.0
Well done, Spock. And well done, Kim. Another brilliant Limerick following the Taxi Driver. I keep re-reading it and it makes my laugh every time! Never had that flower. Pity. It certainly has a gorgeous colour.