Mixed Colors Hollyhock Country Romance Seeds - Flower Plant

Mixed Colors Hollyhock Country Romance is a beautiful cottage garden variety that produces large, fully double blooms in a blend of pink, red, rose, white, yellow, and cream shades. Flowering on sturdy upright stems from early to late summer, these elegant plants create a stunning backdrop for borders, fences, and cottage-style landscapes. They thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while also making excellent cut flowers.

Features

• Produces large, double flowers in a vibrant mix of colors
• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and garden backdrops
• Long blooming season from early to late summer
• Excellent for fresh cut flower arrangements
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Tall, upright plants with impressive floral displays
• Easy to grow and suitable for pollinator-friendly gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea
• Common Name (US): Country Romance Hollyhock
• Seed Type / Variety: Mixed Colors Flowering Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright short-lived perennial (often grown as a biennial)
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February–April or August–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C); sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep and keep soil evenly moist until germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 5–7 feet tall, 18–24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart