Hollyhock ( Malva ) Seeds

Hollyhock Seed ( Perennial )

Home flower gardeners enjoy growing hollyhocks in borders or against walls and fences where their spectacular flowers stand tall above all else. The classic variety (Alcea rosea) has graced outbuildings and farmsteads for more than a century. Very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hollyhock truly is an old garden favorite, with a long blooming season. Usually considered a short-lived perennial in Zones 3-8, but may live for several years if stalks are cut off at their bases after the flowers fade. Makes an excellent screening plant to hide unsightly places.
A good background companion for shorter plants. Hollyhock is very easy to grow, preferring a warm, sunny location sheltered from the wind. Will tolerate moist conditions. Bloom midsummer-early fall.

Useful gardening information

Sow hollyhock seeds outdoors just beneath the surface of the soil 1-2 weeks before last frost. Seeds will germinate in 10-14 days.
Thin to 18-36 inches apart after seedlings have sprouted. Water as needed during dry conditions to keep flowers blooming. Feeding plants with fertilizer every few weeks will result in bigger, bolder blooms.
When flowers fade, cut stalks to the ground.

JB073 French Hollyhock ( Malva sylvestris mauritiana )

From the Mallow family, this French Hollyhock will bloom the first year from flower seed. This very showy perennial with 2-3 inch lavender to purple blooms will put on a profuse display of color. It reaches 36 inches tall and nearly as wide. It is often a short-lived perennial, but it liberally drops its own flower seeds to continue producing the wonderful flowers year after year. It makes such a statement in the garden that all of your visitors will ask what it is. Heat and drought are not a problem for this perennial.
3-4 feet tall. Zone 3-8. The purple flowers have dark stripes that radiate from the center. Each stem carries multiple blooms all summer. The plants seed prolifically.

LET801 Dwarf Snow White Hollyhock ( Malva moschata alba )

Enjoy a different look for a colorful hollyhock plant! Also known as Musk Mallow, this white blooming perennial is grown from seeds, and is a more compact, shrubby plant. It still is a wonderful performer with masses of glistening snow white flowers measuring 2 inches across. Reaching 16-24 inches tall and the same for width, this compact white Malva plant will still bring in the butterflies and hummingbirds and give a wonderful display. Use it in a container or plant it in front of the taller varieties of hollyhocks and enjoy!