Alcea rosea Seeds (Fiesta Time Hollyhock)

Fiesta Time Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a popular and vibrant flowering plant known for its showy appearance. It features large, double, bi-colored blossoms with ruffled petals that range from shades of creamy yellow to deep maroon or violet. Also referred to as Hollyhock Fiesta Time, it grows well in full sun to partial shade, reaching a mature plant size of about 5 to 6 feet tall. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates. Alcea rosea seeds are readily available for gardeners to grow this stunning and versatile plant.

Growing Alcea rosea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Mediterranean
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Red

Germinating Fiesta Time Hollyhock Flower Seeds

To germinate Alcea rosea, also known as Hollyhock, sow the seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Maintain soil moisture until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about 10-14 days.

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 Fiesta Time Hollyhock seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Fiesta Time 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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