Mixed Colors Hollyhock Country Romance Seeds produce tall biennial or short-lived perennial plants known for their large, showy blooms in a mix of colors. These plants thrive in full sun and well drained soils. Suitable for garden borders, cottage gardens, and container planting, they provide vertical interest, long-lasting blooms, and attract pollinators during the flowering season.
Features
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Biennial or short-lived perennial with large mixed color flowers
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Suitable for garden borders, cottage gardens, and containers
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Thrives in full sun and well drained soils
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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Provides vertical interest and long blooming season
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Alcea rosea
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Common Name (US): Hollyhock
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Seed Type / Variety: Mixed color ornamental flowering variety
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Growth Habit: Upright biennial/perennial plant
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USDA Zones: 3–9
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season: February–April indoors; transplant after frost
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Germination Time and Conditions: 14–21 days; moist, well drained soil at 65–70°F
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
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Mature Plant Size: 5–8 feet height; 18–24 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart