Hollyhock Seeds Dwarf Mix pack of 15-20 seeds Open Pollinated

Hollyhock Seeds Deciding where to plant hollyhocks can be a struggle. Since they can get so tall, you must find a location where they won’t cover lower-growing plants. They are best grown at the back of flower beds, along buildings, fences, or walkways. The dwarf varieties can be grown in containers or low flowerbeds.

Hollyhock Seeds The species need plenty of sunlight. They can tolerate partial shade, but you should choose a location that receives 8 hours of sunlight per day for the best performance. This will encourage more blooms and taller stalks. They will continue to produce blooms and stalks in partial shade, but their production may be significantly less.

Hollyhock seeds can be planted outdoors in the fall or indoors in early spring. Depending on the season you choose to plant, more work will be involved in one over the other. Let’s take a look at planting seeds in autumn.

Hollyhock Seeds Fall Planting

If this is your first year planting hollyhock seeds, the easiest time to plant is in the fall. Planting in the fall will allow the seeds to lay dormant in the soil until conditions are ideal to germinate. Hollyhocks are very winter-hardy, and their seeds can withstand freezing soil conditions.

Once you have chosen your variety and location, work the soil so it’s loose and easy to create holes. Place the seeds into ¼-inch deep holes and cover them with soil. Seedlings should be about 2 feet apart. If you are worried about seeds dying over winter, you can plant closer and thin out once they have germinated.

Hollyhock Seeds These flowers need plenty of space to spread. Planting too close together can cause diseases like rust. Once conditions are ideal, your seedlings should sprout within 10 to 14 days. Planting in the fall is much simpler and less time-consuming than spring.

Spring Planting

Hollyhock Seeds If you plant in the spring, the seeds must be started in containers indoors. Consider starting indoors 6 to 9 weeks before the anticipated last frost of the season. Begin by gathering supplies. Below is a list of items to gather before planting indoors: