What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
A biennial or short-lived perennial that usually builds foliage first, then sends up its memorable flower spires in a later season. Established plants may reseed where conditions suit them.
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Cottage-garden biennial / short-lived perennial
Hollyhock Single Mixed
Tall, old-fashioned flower spires for a true cottage-garden backdrop.
Hollyhock Single Mixed is the vertical punctuation mark in a cottage garden: tall spires, generous flowers, and the sort of old-fashioned presence that makes a fence line, wall, or rear border feel immediately more storied. Give it room to grow into the scene rather than treating it like a low bedding flower.
CoverageUse the size-specific coverage printed on your Paper Street bag.
SunlightFull sun is best; provide good air movement.
When to PlantDirect sow in spring after hard freezes, or sow in late summer / fall where the plants can establish before winter.
What you’re planting
Individual flower seed
- Hollyhock Single Mixed (Alcea rosea)
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Sow on prepared soil, cover lightly, press for contact, and keep evenly moist through germination. Give mature plants room and avoid crowding around the crowns.
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