25 Seeds Carnival Pink Hollyhock Double Bloom Alcea Rosea Tall Hardy Biennial Flower Easy Grow Cottage Garden Pollinator Friendly
These Carnival Pink Hollyhock seeds offer a delightfully showy display with their fully double, ruffled pink blooms. The tall flower spikes can reach impressive heights, making them a striking vertical accent for sunny borders and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and beloved by bees and other pollinators, these biennial plants create a nostalgic, romantic garden atmosphere.
When grown, hollyhocks are ideal for adding structure to perennial beds or lining fences and walls. They also make long-lasting cut flowers for fresh bouquets. Their self-seeding nature means they may persist in the garden year after year, providing a continuous splash of color. Sow seeds where you want them to flower, as they prefer to establish in place.
Species: Alcea rosea
Variety: Carnival Pink
Type: Hardy Biennial (often grown as short-lived perennial)
Plant_Habit: Tall, upright flower spikes
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable (ornamental)
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-21 days at 60-70°F
Sowing: Sow seeds directly in early spring or fall, barely cover with soil
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Provide support for tall spikes; deadhead to encourage more blooms