PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Hollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival - Mixed Colors
Alcea rosea
Biennial; Classic blooms on tall stems
Mid - Late season, blooms summer into fall
Prefers full sun exposure!
FAST FACTS

Name: Hollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival
Botanical Name:      Alcea rosea
Life Cycle:     Biennial
Light Requirement:  Full Sun
Planting Season:     Spring, Fall
Plant Type:   Tall green stems with multicolored blossoms.
Features:      Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden
Color: Purple, Yellow
Blooms:        Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Plant Height: Up to 60 inches
Plant Spacing:         18-36 inches
Planting Depth:       1/4 inch
Sowing Method:      Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:   No
Hardiness Zones:    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Ships: Year Round

PLANTING GUIDE: HOLLYHOCK SEEDS

How to Plant Hollyhock

WHEN TO PLANT HOLLYHOCK SEEDS

Direct Sow approximately one week before the threat of frost has passed. Hollyhocks can also be sown indoors approximately 9 weeks before your final frost and transferred outdoors about 2-3 weeks after the final frost has passed.

WHERE TO PLANT HOLLYHOCK SEEDS

Plant hollyhocks, in moist, rich, and well-draining soil that gets full sun exposure - though they can tolerate Partial Shade. One of the significant causes of hollyhock failure is planting in soil that is too dry.

HOW TO PLANT HOLLYHOCK SEEDS

Soak your seeds beforehand in warm water for approximately 12 hours. Direct sow outdoors onto the surface of the soil and compress firmly, but do not cover. Hollyhocks require sunlight to germinate. If starting indoors, use tall, individual pots to transplant, as Hollyhocks have long taproots.

HOW TO CARE FOR HOLLYHOCK

Hollyhocks are a short-lived perennial, tending to last about 2-3 years. This lifespan can be extended by removing flowers as soon as they fade. In non-tropical climates, you can cut your hollyhocks down and mulch in order to give them longer life as well. Hollyhocks can also be susceptible to rust, which will usually infect lower-growing leaves, but can spread upwards. Prevent rust by watering from below, and promoting good air circulation between your hollyhocks.

SEED STORING

Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location.
Most seeds have a long shelf life at least two years, but heat and moisture will cut that life short.
Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing