Bring timeless cottage garden charm to your outdoor space with Mixed Hollyhock. This classic heirloom variety produces tall, stately spikes adorned with colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, white, and purple. Perfect for fences, walls, and borders, Hollyhocks add vertical beauty and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial
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Height/Spread: 4 – 8 feet tall, upright growth
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Flower Colors: Mixed shades of red, pink, yellow, white, and purple
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Special Traits: Pollinator-friendly, tall vertical blooms, cottage garden favorite
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow directly outdoors in late spring to early summer, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
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Soil Preparation: Prepare well-drained soil with added compost for strong growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 18 – 24 inches apart.
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Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
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Germination Period: 10 – 14 days under optimal conditions.
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Care: Provide support for tall stalks, deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering, and allow some seeds to self-sow for future growth.