25 Seeds Golden Yellow Hollyhock Perennial Flower Alcea Rosea Cottage Garden Tall

Golden Yellow Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a classic cottage garden perennial known for its tall spires of large, ruffled blooms in a warm golden-yellow hue. This heirloom variety adds old-fashioned charm and vertical interest to borders, fences, and sunny garden beds.
Ideal for backdrops and cutting gardens, hollyhocks attract bees and butterflies. They thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and are generally easy to grow from seed sown directly outdoors. As biennials or short-lived perennials, they may bloom the first year from an early start but typically flower in their second season, self-sowing for years of color.
Species: Alcea rosea
Variety: Golden Yellow
Type: Perennial (often grown as biennial)
Plant Habit: Upright, tall
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Days to Bloom: 120-150 days from sowing (may bloom second year)
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 10-21 days at 65-75°F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before; surface sow, light aids germination
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Self-sows freely; staking may be needed in windy areas; keep moist until established