Description
Spring Celebrities Hollyhock Mix gives the cottage-garden staple a more manageable shape. The plants bring layered, ruffled blooms in a romantic mix of warm and cool shades, perfect for paths, walls, and mid-border displays.
Why Grow It
- Shorter hollyhock habit works better in small gardens than classic tall types.
- Ruffled mixed blooms create a collected, heirloom-style look.
- Good vertical accent for pollinator-friendly flower beds.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Alcea rosea |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Biennial or short-lived perennial |
| Mature height | 3-4 ft. |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Late spring through summer |
| Seed count | 20 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost. Cover lightly and keep moist. |
| Spacing | 18-24 in. apart |
| Germination | 10-21 days at 65-75 F |
Best For
- cottage garden paths
- mid-border height
- pollinator beds
- romantic wall plantings
Packet Details
Includes 20 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local season.
FAQ
Are hollyhocks annual or perennial?
Many hollyhocks behave as biennials or short-lived perennials, often blooming the second year and self-sowing when happy.
Where should I plant hollyhocks?
Choose full sun, good air flow, and well-drained soil. A fence or wall can provide visual support for the flower spikes.
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