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Man builds world's largest hollyhock garden inspired by wife's memories

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A man in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, was inspired by his wife's childhood memories to create the world's largest hollyhock garden. Zhou Xiaolin sold his house and dedicated a decade to cultivating over 80 hectares of hollyhocks, sourcing seeds globally. The couple, who are childless, now live among their flowers and have gained national attention for their love story. AI

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Man builds world's largest hollyhock garden inspired by wife's memories

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Wife’s childhood memory inspires Chinese husband to build world’s largest hollyhock garden

    A casual remark from his wife inspired a man in southwestern China to transform a barren valley into a breathtaking sea of hollyhocks spanning 80 hectares. Zhou Xiaolin and his wife, Yin Jie, now live amid the vibrant blooms in Chengdu, Sichuan province, where they personally ten…

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