Alcea rosea Seeds (Red Hollyhock)

Red Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), also known as Common Hollyhock or Garden Hollyhock, is a stunning flowering plant belonging to the mallow family. It exhibits tall, erect stems covered with vibrant red, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. With its distinctive appearance, it adds a pop of color to garden landscapes. Red Hollyhock typically grows to a mature height of 4-6 feet, creating a dramatic display. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9 and can be easily grown from Alcea rosea seeds, making it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Growing Alcea rosea from Seed

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

Germinating Red Hollyhock Flower Seeds

To germinate Alcea rosea (hollyhock), prepare a pot with moist potting soil, place the seeds on top and lightly press them into the soil. Cover the pot with a plastic bag to create humidity and keep it in a warm location.

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