Hollyhock flower Alcea rosea scarlet purple perennial seeds for vibrant floral borders

Add striking color and height to your garden with Alcea Rosea Scarlet Purple Seeds, a perennial hollyhock variety producing tall spikes of scarlet and purple flowers. Ideal for garden borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds, these plants provide long-lasting summer color and attract pollinators.

Hollyhocks are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and perfect for creating dramatic vertical accents in garden landscapes.

Features

• Tall, vibrant scarlet and purple blooms
• Hardy perennial suitable for borders and cottage gardens
• Long-lasting flowering period from mid-summer to early fall
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established
• Ideal for mass plantings and vertical garden accents

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Scarlet, Purple
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Plant Height: 5–8 feet (1.5–2.4 meters)
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Germination Time: 14–21 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly until established
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring or Fall sowing for best results
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming; stake tall plants for support

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Maintain soil temperature around 65–70°F (18–21°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil.
5. Water moderately and stake tall plants as needed to prevent flopping.