Hollyhock flower Alcea rosea seeds for planting in cottage gardens or flower beds

Enhance your garden with Alcea Rosea Seeds, a hollyhock variety producing tall spikes of colorful blooms. Ideal for cottage gardens, flower beds, and borders, these perennials provide long-lasting summer color and vertical accents.

Hollyhocks are hardy, low-maintenance, and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making them a charming addition to any landscape.

Features

• Tall flowering spikes
• Hardy perennial suitable for cottage gardens and flower beds
• Long-lasting blooms from mid-summer to early fall
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Perfect for vertical garden accents and mass plantings

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Varies (depending on cultivar)
• 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 directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Keep 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 to prevent flopping.