Hollyhock Indian Spring Mix - Cornucopia Seeds
Alcea rosea
Nothing says ‘cottage garden’ like a display of these enchanting, old-fashioned, single-flowered hollyhocks blooming in shades of yellow, pink, red, rose and white. Flowers bloom the first year when planted early. Ht. 5-6 ft. Hardy zones 3-7.
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom time | Mid-Late |
| Plant spacing | 12 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
| Days to germination | 10-14 |
| Plant height | 5-6 feet |
Gardener's Notes: Sow seeds outdoors after last frost or when nights are evenly in the 50F (10C) range. To start early indoors, plant 6 weeks before last spring frost. Or plant at midsummer for blooms the next season. Grow in rich, well-drained soil, spacing seeds 4-6 inches apart thinning to 12 inches apart. Stake plants as necessary to protect them from wind damage. When finished blooming, remove flower spikes. Water and fertilize regularly for more flowers in fall. Hardy zones 3-7.
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Alcea rosea
Nothing says ‘cottage garden’ like a display of these enchanting, old-fashioned, single-flowered hollyhocks blooming in shades of yellow, pink, red, rose and white. Flowers bloom the first year when planted early. Ht. 5-6 ft. Hardy zones 3-7.
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom time | Mid-Late |
| Plant spacing | 12 inches |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
| Days to germination | 10-14 |
| Plant height | 5-6 feet |
Gardener's Notes: Sow seeds outdoors after last frost or when nights are evenly in the 50F (10C) range. To start early indoors, plant 6 weeks before last spring frost. Or plant at midsummer for blooms the next season. Grow in rich, well-drained soil, spacing seeds 4-6 inches apart thinning to 12 inches apart. Stake plants as necessary to protect them from wind damage. When finished blooming, remove flower spikes. Water and fertilize regularly for more flowers in fall. Hardy zones 3-7.
