Hollyhock Rosenmalve Mix Alcea Rosea Flower Seeds for Planting in Cottage Garden and Backyard Borders

Add vertical beauty and classic charm to your garden with Hollyhock Rosenmalve Mix Seeds (Alcea rosea). This biennial or short-lived perennial produces tall, colorful blooms that are perfect for cottage gardens, backyard borders, and fence lines. Alcea rosea is easy to grow, attracts pollinators, and provides long-lasting, dramatic flowers.

Features

• Tall, Colorful Blooms: Produces vibrant flowers that create striking vertical interest.
• Long Blooming Period: Flowers from mid-summer to early fall.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Easy to Grow: Thrives in well-drained soil with minimal care.
• Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for cottage gardens, backyard borders, fences, and raised beds.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
• Common Name: Hollyhock Rosenmalve Mix
• Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant
• Height: 4–8 feet (1.2–2.5 m)
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring or early summer
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding
• Uses: Cottage gardens, backyard borders, fences, raised beds, pollinator-friendly gardens

Planting Guide

1. Prepare garden beds or borders with well-draining, fertile soil.
2. Sow seeds lightly covered with 1/8 inch of soil.
3. Place in full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
4. Keep soil lightly moist until germination (10–14 days).
5. Thin seedlings to 18–24 inches apart for healthy vertical growth.
6. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and enjoy tall, colorful Hollyhock displays throughout the season.