Hollyhock Mixed Colors Flower Seeds

Product Description:
Hollyhock Mixed Colors Flower Seeds offer a blend of vibrant, eye-catching blooms in various shades, including pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. These beautiful biennial plants can grow up to 6 feet tall and are perfect for brightening up garden borders, flower beds, or adding vertical interest to your outdoor spaces.

Key Features:
Plant Type: Biennial (typically flowers in the second year)
Flower Colors: Mixed colors including pink, red, yellow, white, and purple
Bloom Type: Double and semi-double flowers, giving a fuller and more luxurious look
Height: 48–72 inches (4–6 feet)
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Prefers average soil with good drainage
Watering Needs: Moderate watering, avoid waterlogging
Hardiness Zones: Suitable for zones 4–8
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Growth Rate: Medium to fast growth rate, especially once plants reach maturity
Uses: Ideal for cottage gardens, flower beds, as cut flowers, or as vertical garden accents
Planting Instructions:
Start Indoors: If growing indoors, sow seeds 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Place them in seed trays with a light covering of soil. Keep the temperature between 65°F–70°F (18°C–21°C).
Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost in well-drained, sunny spots. Scatter seeds and press gently into the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover with soil.
Spacing: Space seeds or young plants 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.
Germination: Seeds should germinate within 10–21 days at optimal temperatures (65–75°F).
Care: Once seedlings develop, transplant to a sunny, sheltered location. Water regularly, and apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring to encourage growth and blooming.
Maintenance & Care:
Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer once a year in early spring for better growth.
Pest Resistance: Hollyhocks are generally resistant to pests like rabbits and are not susceptible to black walnut toxicity.
Reseeding: Hollyhocks often reseed themselves each year, allowing new plants to grow and bloom in subsequent years.
Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Additional Information:
Flower Longevity: Blooms typically appear from mid-summer to fall, with new flowers appearing regularly on tall spikes.
Tolerances: Hollyhocks are tolerant of poor soil conditions but thrive in well-drained, fertile soil.
Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are drawn to the vibrant flowers, making them great for supporting local pollinator populations.
Ideal Uses:
Garden Borders & Flower Beds: Their towering height and striking colors make them an excellent addition to garden borders and flower beds.
Cut Flowers: The flowers can also be used as cut flowers in vases to bring a touch of the garden indoors.
Cottage & Vertical Gardens: They are perfect for adding vertical dimension to a garden, making them suitable for cottage-style gardens or as a backdrop to shorter plants.
These seeds are a fantastic way to introduce vibrant colors and vertical interest into your garden, offering a dramatic and colorful display during the summer months.