2nd Year Maturity. Powderpuffs Double Mix hollyhock seeds are an ideal grow to rejuvenate any tired garden into a stunning and vibrant winner. Powderpuffs Double Mix seeds grow tolerant 48-72 inch tall hollyhocks bursting with classic 3-4 inch heads in shades of yellow, fuchsia, red, pink, rose, and magenta. Powderpuffs Double Mix hollyhock seeds are an essential eye-catching addition to show off in the back of the garden, a fence, or any wide open spaces. Powderpuffs Double Mix hollyhock is a hardy perennial that will vigorously reseed itself for even more spectacular color the following season.
Growing Powderpuffs Double Mix Hollyhock Garden Seeds
Hollyhock generally grows so hardy and vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. However, for earliest blooming, start Powderpuffs Double Mix seeds indoors 10-12 weeks prior. Hollyhock seeds can be slow to germinate and may take 21-28 days with full lighting. Early plants may need staking in addition to wind protection. Plants will easily reseed and stick around year after year. Plant 2-3 Powderpuffs Double Mix hollyhock seeds ¼ inch deep and 18 inches apart in average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Hollyhock is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Powderpuffs Double Mix is susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. No serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and Japanese beetles. Hollyhock seeds are perennials and mature in their 2nd year as 48-60 inch tall uprights with a 12-18 inch wide spread of dense 3-4 inch classic hollyhock blooms in shades of fuchsia, pink, rose, and magenta. Plants will vigorously reseed themselves and stick around in the garden for as long as you"ll have them around.
Alcea rosea, or most commonly known as Common Hollyhock, is native to many temperate expanses in Asia and Europe. In Japan, hollyhock is called aoi and has been an important symbol in Japanese history and culture. It was incorporated as the official seal of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the flower still holds an important place in modern Japanese culture. During the Victorian era, the hollyhock symbolized both "ambition" and "fecundity" in the famous Language of Flowers.
Basic Info
Other Names: | Common Hollyhock |
Color: | Shades of fuchsia, pink, rose, and magenta |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: | 2nd year maturity |
Hardiness Zone: | 3-8 |
Planting Depth: | Plant 2-3 seeds ¼ inch deep |
Plant Spacing: | 18 inches |
Growth Habit: | 48-60 inch tall upright with a 12-18 inch wide spread of dense 3-4 inch classic hollyhock blooms |
Soil Preference: | Average, medium moisture, well-drained |
Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other Info
Taxonomy: | Alcea rosea |
Seed Type: | Perennial |
Sow Indoors or Outdoors: | Hollyhock generally grows so hardy and vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. However, for earliest blooming, start Powderpuffs Double Mix seeds indoors 10-12 weeks prior. Hollyhock seeds can be slow to germinate and may require 21-28 days with full lighting. Early plants may need staking in addition to wind protection. Plants will easily reseed each season. |
Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: | Hollyhock is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Powderpuffs Double Mix is susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. No serious pests but monitor regularly for spider mites and Japanese beetles. |
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