Hollyhock

A first-year blooming biennial zones 3-9. These wine-colored blooms are incredibly attractive to a range of pollinators, from bees to butterflies and hummingbirds. The dramatic spikes will loom over the garden at the back of the border, standing 6-8 feet tall and blooming from early to late summer.

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Alcea rosea

Annual or Biennial. Fantastic, showy 3" to 4" blooms are of deep rose. This one is superb in massed plantings, or as an accent plant, adding height and structure to the garden lay-out. Plants reach 6-7' in height and really crank out the color all season long!

• Annual or Biennial
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 12" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Alcea rosea

Growing Tips: Direct sow in the spring or sow in containers to transplant in spring. Sow seeds up to 1/2 inch deep and keep soil moist. Prefers full sun.

Biennial. This variety was mentioned in 1629 and was planted in the gardens at Monticello by Thomas Jefferson. This traditional variety is shockingly beautiful with its near-black flowers with just a hint of red. Gorgeous planted out by the old white outhouse or in the back of your flower bed. A must for historical gardens. You’ll love this richly colored variety. 

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Alcea rosea

Annual or biennial. Romantic, soft, blushing pink flowers with dark pink centers, this dwarf variety produces fully double, large “powderpuff” type flowers. Such a lovely color and easy to grow as an annual or biennial.

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 10-14 Days
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Ideal Temperature: 65-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 12"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Alcea rosea