25 Seeds Hollyhock Brides Bouquet Perennial Flower

Hollyhock Brides Bouquet is a charming perennial favorite that produces towering spikes of fluffy, double blooms in a soft blend of pastel pinks, whites, and yellows. This classic cottage garden flower adds height and old-fashioned elegance to borders, fences, and sunny beds, blooming from mid to late summer.

Ideal for cut flower arrangements and pollinator gardens, these plants are easy to grow from seed and will often self-sow once established. Provide support in windy areas and expect blooms in the second year after sowing, as they behave as biennials under many conditions. Their nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies, and deadheading spent blooms can prolong the flowering period.

Species: Alcea rosea
Variety: Brides Bouquet
Type: Perennial (often biennial) flowering plant
Plant Habit: Upright spikes, 5-7 feet tall
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days to Harvest: Approximately 365 days to bloom from seed
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 10-14 days at 65-75°F
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Attracts pollinators; may require staking in exposed sites; self-seeds freely