Alcea rosea## HOW TO GROW HOLLYHOCK Plant 2-3 seeds per container, transplant out after last frost. Start 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow directly after last frost. Scarify seeds rubbing between sandpaper. This perennial flower will come back for many years. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 5.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 4. Perennial.Usual seed life 2-3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/4 mile.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 70-75˚FDays to Germ. 10-14 scarifyPlant Spacing 12-18”Row Spacing 18-36”Days To Maturity 60-80Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##The classic cottage-garden perennial flower. Grow out this colorful mix of pinks, purples, reds, and whites and save the seeds of your favorite colors and grow many more. Easy to grow, nectar source for bees and other beneficial pollinators. Tags: Harvest: August to October, Color: Multi ColorHollyhocks love to grow on our farm in Southern Oregon. Hollyhock was introduced to European gardens in 1573. Excellent cut flower, long flowering.
