Alcea Rosea Hollyhock – Violet – Alcea rosea – Approx. 60–80 Seeds (1g)

Create a stunning vertical display with Hollyhock Violet (Alcea rosea), a beloved cottage garden classic known for its tall spires of rich purple-violet blossoms. These biennial or short-lived perennial plants can reach impressive heights and are ideal for back borders, fences, and walls. Loved by pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, hollyhocks bring old-world charm and height to any sunny garden.

Usage:

• Cottage gardens and traditional borders

• Backdrops along fences or walls

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flower gardens

Sowing Time:

• Sow outdoors in late spring or summer

• For earlier blooms, start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

Germination Time:

• 10–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• 0.5–1 cm (¼ inch); lightly cover with soil

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, moderately rich soil

• pH 6.0–7.5

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

• Moderate watering; do not overwater

Plant Spacing:

• 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart

Growth Height:

• 1.8–2.4 m (6–8 feet)

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late summer (typically blooms in the second year unless started early)

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 3–9

Other Benefits:

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Deer and rabbit resistant

• Tall and dramatic vertical color

• Easy to grow and reseeds naturally

Latin Name: Alcea rosea