Hollyhock Seeds – Mixed Colors

Hollyhock ‘Mixed Colors’ brings a classic cottage-garden charm with its tall spikes and an array of vibrant blooms. These traditional garden favorites are easy to grow and produce large, showy flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. Perfect for borders, fences, and backdrops, Hollyhocks add height and color to any landscape. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making them a beautiful choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Features:

• Produces tall flower spikes with a mix of bright, colorful blooms.

• Excellent for creating vertical interest in gardens and along fences.

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.

• Long blooming period from mid-summer through early fall.

• Adaptable to a wide range of soil types and climates.

• Easy to grow from seed and ideal for both experienced and new gardeners.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea

• Common Name (US): Hollyhock

• Variety: Mixed Colors

• Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial

• Bloom Colors: Pink, Red, Yellow, White, Purple (Mixed)

• Plant Height: 5–8 feet (150–240 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–120 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger passes

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9: February to March

• Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall

• Use: Borders, background planting, fence lines, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens