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Musk Mallow (Malva Moschata Rosea) - Also known as Musk Mallow Rose, this flowering perennial is a close cousin to the Hollyhock. Grown from flower seeds, Malva Moschata has a shorter height of 36 inches forming a bushy mound of deep-cut leaves which are tolerant of drought. The bloom season is long, and the blooms are 1 - 2 inches wide, in shades of pink, and have a pleasant musky fragrance.
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Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.2 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
36 inches
Musk Mallow (Malva Moschata Rosea) - Also known as Musk Mallow Rose, this flowering perennial is a close cousin to the hollyhock. Grown from flower seeds, Malva Moschata has a shorter height of 36 inches forming a bushy mound of deep-cut leaves. The bloom season is long, and the blooms are 1 - 2 inches wide, in shades of pink, and have a pleasant musky fragrance. Although not long-lived, this pink Musk Mallow will drop its own flower seeds and come back for years. Mallow plants are resistant to drought and always attract the hummingbirds and butterflies to the xeriscape garden.
Establishing Musk Mallow from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can certainly sow Musk Mallow seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the Malva seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil to make good contact. Keep them consistently moist. Sowing the flower seeds directly outdoors is an option as well. Prepare soil bed, sow the seeds on the surface and dust over them very lightly with loose garden soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young Malva Moschata plants can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the xeriscape garden. During the bloom season, water Mallow plants well and use a balanced fertilizer. After bloom season, cutting plants back hard in August will encourage the plants to winter and survive for longer.
Common Questions
Should I deadhead my flowers?
If you want to encourage longer a bloom season you will need to deadhead spent flowers.
Are any pollinators attracted to musk mallow?
Yes, these are visited by many insects as well as butterflies.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
48 - 72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
AAS WINNER
1939
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Indian Spring Mix) - Hollyhocks have been grown in the garden for hundreds of years from flower seed. Their tall spikes of lovely crepe-textured flowers making a fine display in summer. This Indian Spring mix has big, impressive 4-inch double or semi-double blooms in 4 shades beginning low on the stalk, for even more color on every hollyhock plant. The flowers arise all along tall, sturdy stalks beginning just 4 months from sowing! This annual hollyhock is a long-blooming, very colorful series so garden-worthy that it has received awards. 1939 AAS Flower Winner.
Beautiful mixed blooms
Hollyhock blooms all summer for a rich display of large blossoms in every shade of pink, rose, red, and yellow! It is perfect for the back of the flower garden where it can proudly put on a colorful show.
Hollyhock seed | indian spring
How to grow
How To Grow Hollyhock From Seed: Establishing hollyhock from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can sow the seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil to make good contact. Keep them consistently moist.
Sowing the flower seed directly outdoors is an option as well. Prepare soil bed, sow the seeds on the surface and dust over them very lightly with loose garden soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young plants can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the garden.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover, lightly press seed into soil
Flower Care
Hollyhock care includes weekly watering and use of a balanced fertilizer. Be sure to leave the last blooms on the plant even after the petals fall. They will drop their flower seeds and self-sow, and you'll be rewarded with plenty of new plants come spring. Cut back hard when flowering is done and seeds have dropped.
- Height: 48 - 72 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Annual
Common Questions
Are hollyhocks hard to grow?
Hollyhocks are low-maintenance and easy to grow. They just need fertile soil, plenty of sun, and appropriate spacing and moisture levels to prevent problems with the fungal disease rust.
My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?
If your hollyhocks appear stunted and feeble, they may be affected by the Puccinia malvacearum rust disease. This disease manifests as yellow or orange spots on the leaves, which later develop into lumps, causing the foliage to wither and fall off. Promptly eliminate the infected plants and dispose of them securely in a sealed bag.
My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?
Curling hollyhock leaves could indicate that the plant is under heat stress due to intense sunlight. To remedy this, consider relocating the plants to a shadier spot or installing a shade cloth for protection. Additionally, adding mulch to the soil can help maintain cooler roots for the plant.
Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?
Yes, to prolong your bloom season you will need to deadhead spent flowers. Also keeping your plants consistently moist will help encourage a good bloom season.
What are some good companion plants for alcea?
Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Blackberry Ripple) - Hollyhock is an old time favorite for many gardeners. Blackberry Ripple is an attractive mix of blackcurrant and white, a classic in any garden. It will bloom from early to midsummer reaching a height of 6 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and grows best in full sun.
Hollyhock plants have soaring flowers which add a dynamic display to the back of your beds and borders. Hollyhock plants are happy in full sun and flower in the first year. They are hardy perennials, so will return year after year and provide perfect cut flowers for that special bouquet. Hollyhocks are edible and can be made into syrup or crystallised for cake decoration, and are perfect for pollinators too.