Pink Hollyhock Seed For Planting - Malva Sylvestris Zebrina Flower

Hollyhock Seeds - Zebrina

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Mallow (Malva Sylvestris Zebrina) - What a profusion of color in the xeriscape garden! Grow mallow seeds and enjoy this showy, tall favorite perennial. Zebrina has 2 inch white to lavender flowers with deep purple stripes pointing to a purple center. The flowers are born on tall stalks among deep green glossy foliage. In early summer, the flowers completely cover the plant!

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 9

HEIGHT

48 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

White and purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

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

36 inches

Mallow (Malva Sylvestris Zebrina) - What a profusion of color in the garden! Plant mallow seeds and enjoy this showy, tall favorite perennial for your xeriscape garden. Zebrina has 2 inch white to lavender flowers with deep purple stripes pointing to a purple center. The flowers are born on tall stalks among deep green glossy foliage. In early summer, the flowers completely cover the plant! Meet the mallows, cousins of the hollyhock, exuberant plants at home in cottage or formal gardens.

Great bouquet flowers

Hollyhocks are a great cut flower and they will sure bring in the hummingbirds and butterflies. Malva Sylvestris is commonly known as a French Hollyhock.

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Hollyhock seed | zebrina

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 Malva Zebrina seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the hollyhock 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 Zebrina seeds on the surface and dust over them very lightly with loose garden soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young plants can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the xeriscape 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 seed, but press into soil
Malva Sylvestris Zebrina

Flower Care

The first year the seed is sown, they will establish their root system, and the second year the colorful show will begin. During the bloom season, water the plants well and fertilize. After bloom season, cut back the stalks hard, down to just 3 - 4 inches above ground. Depending on your location and growing season, the plants may come back for a second bloom in late summer or early fall.

  • Height: 48 inches
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes


Common Questions

Q

How is hollyhock mallow used in garden designs?

A

This species stands tall and is perfect for border planting, adding charm to informal wildflower meadows or cottage gardens. It blooms with striking large pinkish-purple flowers, each boasting five petals, during the summer and fall seasons.

Q

Will malva attract pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, both bees and butterflies are drawn to the malva plants.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, malva is excellent for a container plant.

Q

Do I need to stake my plants?

A

If planted in exposed windy locations this plant will need staking due to it tall upright form.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead spent flowers. If plant fails to flower at all it may need more sunlight.

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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 Indian Spring Mix Seeds (Alcea Rosea) bring award-winning beauty to any garden, having earned the AAS Winner title for exceptional performance. These tall, vibrant flowers reach 48-72 inches and thrive as annuals in USDA Zones 3-9. With a captivating mix of pink, red, yellow, and white, they create beautiful vertical accents ideal for borders, fences, and cottage gardens. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, they attract beneficial pollinators, combining color and eco value for a stunning garden addition.
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Mixture of Colorful Hollyhocks
Our Hollyhock Indian Spring Mix Seeds produce a beautiful array of blooms in pink, red, yellow, and white, making them ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and creating vibrant garden backdrops. A mix of perennial flowers and annual blooms, they bring seasonal beauty from summer through early fall, transforming outdoor spaces with bold hues and lovely textures that complement any garden design.
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Tall Growth
Our Hollyhock Indian Spring Mix reaches impressive heights of 48-72 inches, ideal for adding vertical structure to flower beds, along house fences, or as backdrop plants. These towering blooms make a striking addition to garden borders and attract pollinators. Perfect for cottage gardens, these hardy flowering seeds create a dynamic and lasting visual impact, bringing tall, elegant stalks to your favorite garden areas.
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Self-Sowing
With a natural self-sowing ability, our Hollyhock Indian Spring Mix provides beautiful, recurring blooms without the need for replanting. These hollyhock seeds are easy to grow outdoors, enhancing landscapes with lush, layered colors each year.They offer a seamless way to enjoy your garden. This self-sowing quality is perfect for those seeking effortless garden renewal, adding blooms from summer to fall with ease.
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Deer Proof
Our Hollyhock Indian Spring Mix is deer-proof, offering resilience in gardens prone to browsing. Planted as outdoor seeds, these hardy blooms stand up to wildlife, providing reliable, tall growth without damage. Ideal for borders and flower beds, they attract beneficial pollinators while deterring deer. Their enduring, deer-proof nature ensures lasting blooms, giving gardeners a great way to enjoy colorful displays.
As an All-America Selection (AAS) Winner, our Holly hocks seeds represent one of the highest-performing varieties, recognized for exceptional growth and resilience. These award-winning seeds are bred to thrive in various garden settings, delivering vibrant blooms and reliable yields. Known for their ability to create abundant, colorful displays, they’re a top choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and quality. With their AAS-winning pedigree, our Hollyhock seeds bring a proven standard of excellence to your garden, enhancing any landscape with robust, eye-catching flowers.
With tall spikes, our Hollyhocks flower seeds create a pollinator-friendly paradise in your garden. The flowers' crepe-textured, semi-double, and double blooms, available in a captivating mix of four colors, attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. These impressive 4-inch blossoms make a striking display in summer, perfect for adding height and vibrant color to garden borders or cottage-style landscapes. Embrace the beauty and eco benefits that these hollyhocks bring, transforming any outdoor space into a lively, buzzing haven.
Our Indian Spring Hollyhock seeds are easy to plant and bring vibrant color from seed to full bloom. Sow 2-3 seeds per plant and lightly press them into the soil without covering. For an early start, you can sow indoors or in a 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.

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.

Common Questions

Q

Are hollyhocks hard to grow?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?

A

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.

Q

What are some good companion plants for alcea?

A

Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

60 - 84 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

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 seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Chaters Double Salmon Pink) - Large stems hold 3 - 4 inch double blooms in peachy pink tones that add height to the back of garden beds in summer through fall. Hollyhocks sow freely so don’t be surprised if plants spread and bloom for years to come. Blooms are especially attractive to bees and other pollinators and are edible. Plants can be grown in hot climates and are deer resistant. It will bloom from early to midsummer reaching a height of 5 to 7 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and grows best in full sun.

Plant hollyhocks in a Cottage Garden or as a back border in a perennial garden. They have an impressive effect when planted in a mass planting. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are attracted to the flowers and deer tend to stay away from Hollyhocks. It has no real change in fall color and it will die back for the winter.

Common Questions

Q

Are hollyhocks hard to grow?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?

A

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.

Q

What are some good companion plants for alcea?

A

Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

60 - 84 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to mid Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

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 seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Chaters Double Yellow) - Hollyhock is an old time favorite for many gardeners. Chater's Double Yellow Hollyhock is very colorful with bright yellow double blossoms which contrast nicely with the light green foliage.  It will bloom from early to midsummer reaching a height of 5 to 7 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide and grows best in full sun.

Plant hollyhocks in a Cottage Garden or as a back border in a perennial garden. They have an impressive effect when planted in a mass planting. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are attracted to the flowers and deer tend to stay away from Hollyhocks. It has no real change in fall color and it will die back for the winter.

Common Questions

Q

Are hollyhocks hard to grow?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?

A

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.

Q

What are some good companion plants for lcea?

A

Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

60 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

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 seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

36 inches

Mallow (Malva sylvestris Braveheart) - Tall spikes of mauve pink flowers veined in dark purple reaching 5 feet tall.  'Brave Heart' is a wonderful herbaceous perennial often treated as an annual, bearing tall spikes of saucer-shaped, mauve-pink flowers with darker veining. It's fantastic for adding height to ornamental borders and makes an excellent cut flower. Its blooms are extremely attractive to bees. Meet the mallows, cousins of the hollyhock, exuberant plants at home in cottage or formal gardens.

Establishing mallow from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can sow seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the hollyhock 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 mallow  seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young seedlings can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the garden. The first year the seed is sown, they will establish their root system, and the second year the colorful show will begin and also become resistant to drought. During the bloom season, water plants well and fertilize. After bloom season, cut back the stalks hard, down to just 3 - 4 inches above ground. Depending on your location and growing season, the plants may come back for a second bloom in late summer or early fall.

Common Questions

Q

How is hollyhock mallow used in garden designs?

A

This species stands tall and is perfect for border planting, adding charm to informal wildflower meadows or cottage gardens. It blooms with striking large pinkish-purple flowers, each boasting five petals, during the summer and fall seasons.

Q

Will malva attract pollinators to my garden?

A

Yes, both bees and butterflies are drawn to the malva plants.

Q

Can I grow in containers?

A

Yes, malva is excellent for a container plant.

Q

Do I need to stake my plants?

A

If planted in exposed windy locations this plant will need staking due to it tall upright form.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead spent flowers. If plant fails to flower at all it may need more sunlight.

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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

21 - 28 day

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

18 - 24 inches

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea The Bridesmaid) - The Bridesmaid is an attractive mix of appleblossom and white hollyhocks, a classic garden plant. High quality flower spikes, ideal for the border.  This variety reaches 72 inches tall and usually has a spread of around 2 feet.

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.

 

Common Questions

Q

Are hollyhocks hard to grow?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?

A

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.

Q

What are some good companion plants for lcea?

A

Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.

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FAQ's
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

72 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Red

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

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 seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Halo Red) - Part of the bicolored 'Halo' series of hollyhocks, Alcea rosea Halo Red bears large single red flowers with a contrasting green-yellow centre. Unlike many cultivars, Halo Red and all hollyhocks in the Halo series flowers in its first year. It's easy to grow and perfect for planting in groups at the back of a sunny border. Hollyhocks grow best in full sun. Members of the Halo series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer.

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.

From the breeding work of Thompson & Morgan, Halo is a new series of hollyhocks that was 16 years in the making. These varieties were selected and hybridized over many generations for their large, single, bicolor flowers. Each displays a prominent, contrasting lighter or darker colored halo in the center of the flower.

Establishing hollyhocks from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can sow seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the hollyhock 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 seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young seedlings can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the garden. The first year the seed is sown, they will establish their root system, and the second year the colorful show will begin and also become resistant to drought. During the bloom season, water plants well and fertilize. After bloom season, cut back the stalks hard, down to just 3 - 4 inches above ground. Depending on your location and growing season, the plants may come back for a second bloom in late summer or early fall.

Common Questions

Q

Are hollyhocks hard to grow?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?

A

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.

Q

What are some good companion plants for lcea?

A

Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

72 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 day

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

18 - 24 inches

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Halo Pink) - This variety has impressive upright flower spikes which are ideal for cottage gardens. Hollyhocks are low maintenance and easy to grow. It will bloom from early to late summer reaching a height of 6 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide.  Hollyhocks grow best in full sun. Members of the Halo series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer.

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.

From the breeding work of Thompson & Morgan, Halo is a new series of hollyhocks that was 16 years in the making. These varieties were selected and hybridized over many generations for their large, single, bicolor flowers. Each displays a prominent, contrasting lighter or darker colored halo in the center of the flower.

Establishing hollyhocks from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can sow seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the hollyhock 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 seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young seedlings can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the garden. The first year the seed is sown, they will establish their root system, and the second year the colorful show will begin and also become resistant to drought. During the bloom season, water plants well and fertilize. After bloom season, cut back the stalks hard, down to just 3 - 4 inches above ground. Depending on your location and growing season, the plants may come back for a second bloom in late summer or early fall.

Common Questions

Q

Are hollyhocks hard to grow?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?

A

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.

Q

My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?

A

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.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?

A

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.

Q

What are some good companion plants for alcea?

A

Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.

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