25 Seeds Blush Hollyhock Perennial Flower Seeds Heirloom Cottage Garden

Add a touch of old-fashioned charm to your garden with Blush Hollyhock seeds. These tall, stately perennials produce spikes of soft pink, ruffled blooms that add height and romantic color to borders, fences, and cottage gardens. Beloved by gardeners and pollinators alike, they bring a classic beauty that is easy to grow and rewarding.

Hollyhocks are ideal for creating a cottage garden feel or a cheerful backdrop. Their pollen-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them a lovely choice for wildlife-friendly spaces. Use them as cut flowers for casual arrangements, or let them self-sow to naturalize in your landscape. While they are generally resistant to deer, they thrive in well-drained soil with good air circulation. Note: hollyhocks are biennial or short-lived perennials that often bloom in their second year after sowing, so a little patience brings long-lasting rewards.

Species: Alcea rosea
Variety: Blush
Type: Perennial
Plant Habit: Upright
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: USDA 3-8
Germination: 10-14 days at 60-70°F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Benefits from staking; deadhead to prolong blooming.