Hollyhock Flower Seeds

Hollyhock Flower Seeds

19 varieties

19 products

Learn how to plant

How to Plant Hollyhock Flower Seeds

Fast Facts

Planting season
Fall, Spring
Life cycle
Annual/Biennial, Biennial, Perennial
Sowing method
Direct Sow
Seed prep
Requires Light
Light
Full Sun
Water needs
Average
Planting depth
1/4 inch
Spacing
18 to 36 inches
Mature height
Varies by variety
Hardiness zones
1 to 12
Bloom season
Spring through Summer, Summer, Summer through Fall

Ranges cover every variety in this group. Check the product page for the exact figures.

About Hollyhock Flower Seeds

Hollyhock Flower Seeds grow in full sun positions. The figures below are the ones on the packets in this group; each product page carries the exact numbers for that variety.

When to plant

Plant in fall, spring. Sow directly where the plants are to grow; this variety does not transplant happily. Hardy in zones 1 to 12 — your local frost dates decide the exact week.

Where to plant

Choose a site in full sun. Water needs are average once the plants are established. Free-draining soil matters more than rich soil; seed sown into ground that stays wet rots before it germinates. Allow 18 to 36 inches between plants so air can move between them.

How to plant

Sow 1/4 inch deep, spaced 18 to 36 inches apart. This seed needs light to germinate, so press it onto the surface and firm it in rather than burying it. Water gently to settle the soil, then keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings or shoots appear.

How to care

Keep watering average, at the base of the plant rather than over the leaves. In zones 1 to 12 these come back each year: let the foliage die down naturally after flowering, since that is what feeds next season's growth.

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