Orange hollyhock flower Alcea rosea double perennial seeds for planting in garden beds or backyard borders

Add vibrant vertical color to your outdoor spaces with Alcea Rosea Double Orange Seeds, producing tall, showy double blooms in bright orange. Ideal for garden beds, backyard borders, or cottage-style gardens, this perennial hollyhock variety brings elegance, seasonal charm, and long-lasting summer interest.

Double hollyhocks attract pollinators including bees and butterflies and are hardy and low-maintenance.

Features

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

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Alcea rosea Double Orange
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Orange
• 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 if necessary; 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.