Hollyhock seeds only need to be planted right below the soil, no more than 1/4-inch (.6 cm.) deep. I'm interested to see what color flowers they will produce next summer. If you are planting seedlings out, wait about two to three weeks after last frost. I planted a few single petal variety seeds from a gardening friend last spring and some nice mounds of squash-like plants this year. Hollyhock seeds need to be planted right below the soil, no more than ¼-inch deep. By that, there will be no chances of damage. Hollyhocks have long taproots so if you seed it indoors, use tall, individual pots or transplant early. Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Nigra) 40 seeds (1886) - Zone 4 (very cold hardy) - Hollyhock is a tall, short-lived, herbaceous perennial or biennial native to. Sorry I missed it! I hope your seeds did well. But again, if you are planting seedlings out, you have to wait a bit like two to three weeks before the last frost. Jill Spencer (author) from United States on January 01, 2017:ĭolores, I've no idea why I didn't respond to your comment previously. The other is smaller but a lovely fluffy white. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. The single flower Burgundy coloured on has reached about 10/12 feet tall this year. Once established in a garden, hollyhocks often self-sow, forming a colony of plants themselves. Find the perfect hollyhock seedlings stock photo. Hollyhocks can be cut for bouquets and you can even add the petals to salads or crystallise for cake decorations.

Their tall spires look good grown against walls and fences and are stalwarts of cottage gardens. This year I will save seeds to pass on to anyone that wants them. Hollyhocks are easy to grow and their blooms come in a wide range of jewel colours, flowering from early summer to autumn.

When doing this, make sure that there is a sufficient planting distance of 50 to 60 cm between the individual hollyhocks. Now they need to be carefully dug up and replanted in the garden in the place designated for them. Two of them have come back every year since in spite of the terrible winter here in Ireland last year. Within 2 to 3 weeks, the seeds germinate and gradually develop into vigorous seedlings. If only you and Dolores lived near each other, you could share! Thanks for leaving a comment.All the best, Jillĭolores, I planted Hollyhocks about five years ago and just chopped them down in the Autumn clean up. Jill Spencer (author) from United States on July 13, 2018:īurgandy sounds gorgeous, Kaye.

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