Hollyhock Alcea Rosea – Single Color Mix Pollinator Flower Seeds
Bring towering elegance to your garden with Hollyhock Alcea Rosea. This single-color mix offers tall, graceful spikes of flowers that add vertical interest to borders, fences, and cottage-style gardens. Loved by pollinators, these blooms attract bees and butterflies while creating a charming summer display.
Key Features
- Single-color mix: Beautiful shades that provide uniform elegance in the garden.
- Tall, stately growth: Adds height and structure to borders and fences.
- Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Long blooming season: Flowers from early summer to fall.
- Classic garden charm: Perfect for cottage gardens and backyard displays.
Planting Information
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
- Water: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
- Germination: 10–14 days at 65–70°F.
- Mature Size: 5–8 ft tall, 18–24 inches wide.
- Bloom Time: Summer through early fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will Hollyhocks attract pollinators?
- Yes, their tall, colorful spikes are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
- Can they grow in containers?
- Hollyhocks prefer garden beds due to their height but can be grown in deep, sturdy containers.
- Are they annuals or perennials?
- They are biennials, typically flowering in their second year, but self-seeding often ensures continued blooms.
- Do they need staking?
- In windy areas, staking is recommended to support the tall flower spikes.
- What type of soil do they prefer?
- Rich, well-drained soil is ideal, though they are tolerant of a range of garden soils.