Hollyhock Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Hollyhock is a tall biennial to short lived perennial flowering plant known for its upright flower spikes and ornamental blooms. It grows well in temperate to moderately warm climates and is commonly cultivated in home gardens, borders, and cottage style plantings. The plant prefers full sunlight, fertile well drained soil, and moderate watering, making it suitable for seasonal ornamental garden cultivation.

Features

• Tall flowering plant suitable for home garden borders

• Upright flower spikes with seasonal blooms

• Adaptable to cottage gardens and ornamental beds

• Prefers sunny locations with fertile well drained soil

• Suitable for temperate to moderately warm climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea

• Common Name (US): Hollyhock

• Seed Type / Variety: Open Pollinated Ornamental Flower Seed

• Growth Habit: Biennial Or Short Lived Perennial Herbaceous Plant

• USDA Zones: 3 To 9

• Planting Season: Spring Or Early Fall In Suitable Climates

• Growing Season: Spring Through Summer Flowering Period

• Sowing Season: February To April In Warm Regions; March To May In Temperate Regions; September To October In Mild Climates

• Germination Time And Conditions: About 10 To 14 Days In Moist Well Drained Soil

• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile Well Drained Loamy Soil Preferred

• Watering Needs: Moderate Watering With Consistent Moisture

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 5 To 8 Feet Height With About 1 To 2 Feet Spread

• Plant Spacing: About 18 To 24 Inches Between Plants