Alcea rosea Seeds (Blush Hollyhock)

Blush Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a popular flowering plant known for its towering stalks and showy blooms. Also called Common Hollyhock or Rose Mallow, it features large, bell-shaped flowers in various shades of pink. These flowers emerge from mid to late summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. When fully mature, the plant can reach a height of 6-8 feet and spread about 2-3 feet wide. Blush Hollyhock thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-8, preferring full sun and well-draining soil. To grow this beautiful perennial, Alcea rosea seeds can be sown directly into the garden in early spring or started indoors under controlled conditions.

Growing Alcea rosea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating Blush Hollyhock Flower Seeds

To germinate Alcea rosea seeds, scarify them by gently rubbing the seed coat with sandpaper, then soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, keep them moist, and provide adequate sunlight for successful germination.

We source all of our Alcea rosea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Blush Hollyhock seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Blush Hollyhock seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Alcea rosea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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