Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds

Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds – Towering Elegance for Your Garden

Elevate your garden with the captivating beauty of Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds. This heirloom variety produces towering plants, 6-8 feet tall, adorned with lush, double-layered blooms in a kaleidoscope of colors, including scarlet, pink, white, yellow, and purple. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, or as dramatic backdrops, these hollyhocks add vertical interest and timeless charm to any outdoor space.

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Add vibrant, double blooms to your garden with Hollyhocks! These tall, pollinator-friendly flowers are perfect for fences, walls, and cottage garden backdrops.

Why Choose Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhock Seeds?

• Vertical Beauty – Reaches up to 8 feet, adding architectural drama to your garden.
• Lush Double Blooms – Features vibrant, ruffled flowers in a variety of stunning colors.
• Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
• Self-Seeding – Hollyhocks naturally reseed, ensuring blooms for years to come.
• Adaptable – Thrives in full sun to partial shade and a variety of soil types.
• Easy to Grow – Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Features of Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhocks

Size & Appearance

• Height: Grows 6-8 feet, making it ideal for garden backdrops or along fences.
• Blooms: Each flower is 4-6 inches wide, with soft, ruffled petals resembling peonies.

Material & Lifecycle

• Biennial Plant:
  • Year 1: Focuses on root and foliage growth.
  • Year 2: Produces tall stems with dense clusters of double blooms.

Special Attributes

• Color Palette: Includes shades of scarlet, pink, yellow, white, and purple.
• Durability: Short-lived perennial but easily self-seeds, maintaining its presence in your garden.

Planting & Growing Instructions

Optimal Conditions for Hollyhocks

• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.1-7.8.
• Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 3-10, adaptable to various climates.

Planting Instructions

• Indoors: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use tall pots to accommodate their long taproots.
• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds one week before the last frost or in early fall.

Steps to Plant Hollyhock Seeds

1. Prepare a planting area with well-drained soil in a sunny location.
2. Soak seeds in warm water for 12 hours before planting (optional).
3. Sow seeds on the soil surface, pressing them gently without covering. Hollyhocks need light to germinate.
4. Space seeds 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation.
5. Water thoroughly and keep soil moist until germination occurs.

Germination Time

• Expect sprouts within 21-28 days when temperatures range between 70°F-75°F (21°C-24°C).

Caring for Hollyhocks

• Watering: Water plants from the base to prevent fungal diseases like rust.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms and extend the flowering season.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer during the growing season.
• Pest Control: Ensure good air circulation and water at soil level to prevent rust on lower leaves.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, cut plants back after flowering and apply mulch for protection.

Benefits of Growing Double Mixed Bloom Hollyhocks

1. Creates Vertical Interest
   Their towering height and vibrant blooms make hollyhocks the perfect backdrop for garden beds.

2. Ideal for Pollinators
   Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting a thriving garden ecosystem.

3. Low Maintenance
   Once established, hollyhocks are drought-tolerant and require minimal care, making them ideal for busy gardeners.

4. Long-Lasting Blooms
   Though short-lived perennials, hollyhocks self-seed, ensuring a consistent display year after year.

5. Versatile Applications
   Perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, or as privacy screens along fences and walls.

About Our Seeds

• Non-GMO & Open-Pollinated: Perfect for organic gardening.
• High Germination Rates: Ensures vigorous, healthy plants.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging: Seeds are packed in resealable, biodegradable packets.
• Chemical-Free: Untreated and free from fungicides, pesticides, or herbicides.

Package Quantity:

2g (~100 Seeds)