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Hollyhock Seeds - Indian Spring Mix
Heirloom biennial known to bloom in its first yearHollyhock Seeds - Indian Spring Mix
Heirloom biennial known to bloom in its first yearRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double Champagne
Ruffled blush flowers make elegant arrangementsHollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double Champagne
Ruffled blush flowers make elegant arrangementsRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Chaters Double
A rainbow of full, double blooms shaped like peony flowersHollyhock Seeds - Chaters Double
A rainbow of full, double blooms shaped like peony flowersRegular price As Low As $4.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Nigra
Rich, mahogany blooms look almost black in the right lightHollyhock Seeds - Nigra
Rich, mahogany blooms look almost black in the right lightRegular price As Low As $4.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Single Mix
The quintessential hollyhock for the classic cottage gardenHollyhock Seeds - Single Mix
The quintessential hollyhock for the classic cottage gardenRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Chaters Double White
Peony-flowered blooms the color of fresh linenHollyhock Seeds - Chaters Double White
Peony-flowered blooms the color of fresh linenRegular price As Low As $5.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival
Long-lasting blooms are something to celebrate all seasonHollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival
Long-lasting blooms are something to celebrate all seasonRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds (Dwarf) - Queeny Mix
Vibrant colors and compact plants for the small-space gardenerHollyhock Seeds (Dwarf) - Queeny Mix
Vibrant colors and compact plants for the small-space gardenerRegular price As Low As $5.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival - Pink
Attract hummingbirds with this beautiful pink flowerHollyhock Seeds - Summer Carnival - Pink
Attract hummingbirds with this beautiful pink flowerRegular price As Low As $4.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double Mixed
More manageable than its taller counterparts but just as beautifulHollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double Mixed
More manageable than its taller counterparts but just as beautifulRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Henry VIII - Pink
This pink flower bears a striking resemblance to the tropical hibiscusHollyhock Seeds - Henry VIII - Pink
This pink flower bears a striking resemblance to the tropical hibiscusRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Chaters Double Salmon
Fully double, peach blooms are a must-grow for any hollyhock enthusiastHollyhock Seeds - Chaters Double Salmon
Fully double, peach blooms are a must-grow for any hollyhock enthusiastRegular price As Low As $5.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double Yellow
Canary yellow double flowers that will bloom from June until AugustHollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double Yellow
Canary yellow double flowers that will bloom from June until AugustRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds (Dwarf) - Queeny Purple
An All-American award winner and a cut flower garden stapleHollyhock Seeds (Dwarf) - Queeny Purple
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Hollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double White
A variety of frilled white blooms great for a moon gardenHollyhock Seeds - Majorette Double White
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Hollyhock Seeds - Henry VIII - Red
These garnet blooms glisten like precious gemstonesHollyhock Seeds - Henry VIII - Red
These garnet blooms glisten like precious gemstonesRegular price As Low As $5.49Regular priceUnit price per
Growing heirloom hollyhocks in your garden
- 18 heirloom hollyhock seed varieties
- Great for cut flower gardens
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Long lasting blooms in a variety of colors
Grow the best heirloom hollyhock in your flower garden
Hollyhock has been described as a biennial, an annual, and a short-lived perennial, giving it a bit of an identity crisis. Hollyhock gives the impression of being perennial due to its frequent self-sowing. Alternatively, if planted early enough, it may blossom in the first year, indicating that it is an annual. Heirloom hollyhock seeds are technically biennials, and each plant will complete its two-year life cycle regardless of the sowing schedule.
Hollyhocks, or Alcea rosea, are flowers that grow naturally in southwest and central Asia. Heirloom hollyhocks, which are related to hibiscus plants, offer therapeutic characteristics and have been used in traditional herbal medicine for many years.
Growing conditions for heirloom hollyhock
Hollyhocks like wet, rich, well-draining soil that receives plenty of sunlight. If required, they will endure some partial shade. Before planting, soak your seeds in warm water for around 12 hours.
Sow your seeds outside one week before the estimated last frost date. Alternatively, you may start your seeds indoors nine weeks before the last frost date and transfer them outside two to three weeks later. Because hollyhocks require sunshine to germinate, push the seeds firmly into the soil without covering them. If started indoors, sow your heirloom hollyhock seeds into tall pots to accommodate their long taproots.
Provide the best care for your heirloom hollyhock plants
Remove dead blooms as soon as they wither to increase the two to three year lifespan of your hollyhocks. In colder climates, you may also trim the hollyhocks down and mulch around the base of the plants. Water your plants from below to provide adequate air circulation between them and prevent rust and disease.
Check out Eden Brothers' Heirloom Indian Spring Hollyhock Seed Mix if you want to enjoy both single and semi-double hollyhock blooms in your garden this year! Perhaps you want something classic and modest, like the stunning white blossoms of our Heirloom Majorette Double White Hollyhock Seed Mix. With these lovely blossoms, the possibilities are boundless!
For more information about planting, growing, and caring for heirloom hollyhock flower seed, see the Hollyhock Seeds Planting Guide.