Hollyhock flower Alcea rosea summer carnival mixed color seeds for planting in backyard garden or containers

Bring vibrant, tall blooms to your garden with Alcea Rosea Summer Carnival Mixed Seeds, producing mixed-color hollyhock flowers ideal for backyard garden beds, cottage-style borders, or container planting. This perennial variety adds charm, vertical color, and elegance to any outdoor space.

Hollyhocks attract pollinators including bees and butterflies, and they are hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for creating dramatic summer displays.

Features

• Tall blooms in mixed bright colors
• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
• Ideal for backyard garden beds, borders, or containers
• Hardy perennial with low-maintenance care
• Long-lasting summer flowering
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Alcea rosea Summer Carnival Mixed
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Mixed colors (variety of shades)
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Plant Height: 5–8 feet (tall vertical growth)
• Plant Spread: 18–24 inches
• Germination Time: 10–14 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring sowing for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Stake tall plants for support; deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

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. Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart in full sun with well-drained soil.
4. Stake tall plants as needed to support vertical growth.
5. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.