Hollyhock Seeds
Hollyhock is a hardy biennial with large, single or double flowers that bloom on tall stems in early summer. Hardy in zones 3-9.
Sowing Hollyhock Seeds
Start hollyhock seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Sow 1/4" deep. Full sun.
Alcea rosea 'Indian Spring' (Hollyhock)
50 seeds $3.25
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' has large, single flowers in a dark shade of burgundy-maroon that appears almost black.
Hollyhock 'Nigra' is an heirloom variety that has been popular since colonial times. It looks especially nice with pink, red or white flowers like hibiscus , cosmos , or Hollyhock 'Indian Spring' . Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Alcea ficifolia 'Happy Lights' (Fig-Leaf Hollyhock)
40 seeds $3.25
Fig-Leaf Hollyhock 'Happy Lights' has large, single flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, peach, burgundy and white.
Hollyhocks are the quintessential cottage garden flower. They used to be grown on the sides of outhouses to brighten them up. If you don't have an outhouse, try them against a fence or a shed. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Alcea rosea 'Chaters Double Mix' (Hollyhock)
50 seeds $3.25
Hollyhock 'Chaters Double Mix' has double flowers in a wide range of colors. It's a beautiful heirloom variety.
Hollyhocks are short-lived perennials or biennials. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"