Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds
Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds
223 Ratings
Couldn't load pickup availability
Transform your garden with the enchanting Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds. These seeds produce tall, striking plants with lush, double-layered flowers in various vibrant colors, adding elegance to any outdoor space.
Features:
- Material: High-quality seeds ensure robust plants with prolific blooming.
- Size: Grows up to 6-8 feet tall, creating an impressive presence in your garden.
- Special Features: These hollyhocks produce double-layered blooms that are visually stunning and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Technical Specifications: Requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
- Shape: The plants grow upright with a tall, slender shape, adorned with large, ruffled blooms.
- Pattern: The flowers appear in clusters along the tall stems, creating a striking visual display.
- Texture: The blooms are soft and ruffled, adding a touch of elegance to the garden.
Double Bloom Hollyhock Seeds are an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and a burst of color to your garden. Enjoy the easy growth and beautiful blooms that will enhance your outdoor space season after season.
Additional Features:
Create a stunning floral display to bring a touch of magic to your outdoor space!
Hollyhock is a resilient biennial flowering plant that produces fully double blooms in shades of scarlet, pink, white, purple, brown, and yellow on sturdy spikes.
It is ideal for cottage, wildflower, and flower gardens.
The seeds can be planted in June or September, and established plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and some light shade.
Hollyhocks are short-lived but easily self-seed, allowing them to persist for years.
Planting Instructions:
- Season: Biennial
- Height: 60-72 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Rich/Average/Moist well-drained, pH 6.1-7.8
- USDA Zones: 3-10
- Sow Indoors: Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost)
- Sow Outdoors: Spring/Fall
- Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
- Germination Time: 21-28 days
Timing for Planting Hollyhock Seeds
Sow directly about one week before the last expected frost. Alternatively, start indoors around 9 weeks before the final frost and transplant outdoors 2-3 weeks after the last frost.
Best Locations to Plant Hollyhock Seeds
Plant hollyhocks in moist, rich, well-draining soil with full sun exposure, although they can tolerate partial shade. One major cause of hollyhock failure is planting in soil that is too dry.
Steps to Plant Hollyhock Seeds
Hollyhock seeds need light to germinate, so avoid covering them when planting.
Soaking hollyhock seeds in warm water for 12 hours can be beneficial but is not necessary. Directly sow the seeds outdoors on the soil surface and press them firmly without covering. Hollyhocks require sunlight to germinate. If starting indoors, use tall, individual pots for transplanting, as hollyhocks have long taproots.
How to Care for Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are short-lived perennials, typically lasting about 2-3 years. Extend their lifespan by removing flowers as soon as they fade. In non-tropical climates, cut down your hollyhocks and mulch to help them live longer. Hollyhocks can be susceptible to rust, which usually affects lower leaves but can spread upwards. Prevent rust by watering from below and ensuring good air circulation between the plants.
- Historical context: Hollyhocks have been cultivated for centuries, with their origins tracing back to Asia and Europe. They have been a staple in cottage gardens and are often associated with traditional English gardens.
- Geographical origination: The hollyhock is believed to have originated in Asia, particularly in China, and was later introduced to Europe.
- Relevant cultural significance: Hollyhocks have been used in various cultures for ornamental purposes and are often seen as symbols of fertility and abundance.
- Time period of discovery: Hollyhocks have been known since ancient times, with records dating back to the 15th century in Europe.
- Original habitat: They naturally grow in temperate regions, often found in meadows and along roadsides.
- Notable historical uses: Historically, hollyhocks were used for their dyeing properties and in traditional medicine for their soothing effects.
- Ideal temperature range: 60°F to 85°F (15°C to 29°C).
- Soil type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun is essential for optimal growth and blooming.
- Watering needs: Moderate watering; ensure the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged.
- Planting season: Best planted in spring after the last frost or in late summer for blooms the following year.
- Germination time: Typically 10 to 14 days under optimal conditions.
- Growth cycle duration: Biennial, often grown as an annual in colder climates.
- Common pests and diseases: Susceptible to rust, aphids, and slugs. Regular monitoring and organic treatments can help manage these issues.
- Companion planting advice: Companion plants include delphiniums and foxgloves, which share similar growing conditions.
- Common challenges and solutions: Rust is a common issue; ensure good air circulation and remove affected leaves promptly.
- Nutritional values: Not typically consumed for nutritional purposes.
- Health benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its emollient and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Culinary uses: While not commonly used in modern cuisine, hollyhock flowers are edible and can be used as a decorative element in salads.
- Medicinal uses: Used in traditional remedies to soothe sore throats and skin irritations.
- Other unique advantages: Hollyhocks are excellent for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
