Product Description

Overview

Alcea Flower Seeds grow into stunning hollyhock plants known for their tall, majestic spikes covered in large, vibrant blossoms. A classic cottage garden favorite, Alcea adds height, color, and elegance to any landscape. With long-lasting flowers and strong stems, these plants thrive along fences, walls, and borders. Their ability to attract bees and butterflies makes them perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens as well.

Features

• Premium-quality, non-GMO Alcea Flower Seeds

• Produces tall spikes of colorful, showy hollyhock blooms

• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, walls, and vertical accents

• Long blooming period in warm seasons

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Hardy, resilient, and easy to grow

• Excellent for adding vertical height and charm to gardens

• Suitable for cut flowers and ornamental planting

Specifications

• Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial

• Common Name: Hollyhock (Alcea)

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea

• Variety: Mixed or Single Color (varies by supplier)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Growth Season: Spring–summer

• USDA Zones: 3–9

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Plant Height: 4–8 feet

• Spacing: 18–24 inches

• Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Planting Guide

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors

• Seed Preparation: No special treatment required

• Sowing Depth: 0.5–1 cm deep

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Ideal Temperature: 18–24°C

• Transplanting: Move outdoors when seedlings are strong