When we talk about the farmer's rose, we can be talking about different plants. Sometimes this refers to old rose varieties, which usually grow bushy and smell wonderful. But hollyhocks and peonies are also known by this name.
Is the farmer's rose a hollyhock?
The term “farmer’s rose” can refer to both the common peony and the hollyhock. Both types of plants are typical of classic cottage gardens and are characterized by lush flowers and a variety of colors.
The peony – a brief overview
The common peony is probably the best-known type of peonies. It fits wonderfully into the classic cottage garden. Maybe that's why it got the name farmer's rose. The mostly double flowers in pink, pink or white grow up to 20 cm large. They also make great room decorations in the vase. The flowering period of the easy-care peony is around May and June.
The peony likes a sunny or slightly shady location. In addition to the perennial peonies, which also include the common peony, there are also shrub peonies. They are becoming increasingly popular. for hobby gardeners, but should be planted deeper than perennial peonies.
A little about the hollyhock
Like the common peony, the hollyhock also belongs in a classic cottage garden, which is why the name farmer's rose fits it. It can grow to more than 2 m high. Hollyhocks work best in small, loose groups or in a row along fences, walls or house walls. If it is very windy, the plants should be protected from tipping over.
There are hollyhocks with double and non-double flowers in a wide variety of colors. The color palette ranges from white to yellow, various shades of pink, apricot and red to almost black flowers. The flowers can also be used for dyeing.
As a rule, hollyhocks are biennial perennials that only bloom in the second year and die after the seeds have ripened. You can collect the seeds and sow them next year.
It's all a farmer's rose:
- “Peasant rose” is not a regulated term
- mostly name for the common peony
- occasionally the hollyhock is meant
- can also be an old fragrant rose variety
Tip
In most cases, when the farmer's rose is mentioned, the common peony is what is meant. But it's not wrong to call the hollyhock that way either.