Hollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival Apple Blossom

BOTANICAL NAME

Alcea rosea

LIFE CYCLE

• Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Spring through Summer

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 60 to 80 inches

COLOR

• Pink

Summer Carnival Apple Blossom Hollyhock seeds create a mix of semi- to fully-double blooms in the sweetest shades of pink and cream. The Summer Carnival series earned in 1972 an All-America Selections award for its exceptional garden performance. Known for its tall, sturdy stalks and richly colored blooms, Summer Carnival Apple Blossom continues the tradition of this series as a beloved choice for cottage gardens and classic borders.

• ​​Annual/biennial member of the Summer Carnival series with double blooms on five foot tall stalks
• Known for its large, double blossoms that appear low on stems
• Thrives in rich, well-drained soil

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 18 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Requires Light