Hollyhocks

We love hollyhocks and this double mix is gorgeous! We offer this in packets and bulk arrives 2/1. The colors range in reds, pinks, yellows, and more. This is an iconic cottage style garden plant that will bring smiles to all your garden visitors. Double Hollyhocks like Chater's make an incredible cutflower as well.  The bright blooms attract polliantors and birds of all types.  Self-seeding biennial grows to 7 feet tall Mixture of colors Single blossoms Good for landscaping and ornamental gardens At least 25 Seeds Instructions - Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week before last frost. Give space to allow airflow, and grow in rich moist soil. Stake tall plants. Or Direct Seed 6-8 weeks before the last frost for blooms the same season.  Direct Seed 1/8" Deep Germination 10-14 days Thin 18-36" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Renee's Garden - Bred in England for form and color, the tall spikes of these classic cottage garden flowers are packed with powder puff blossoms in delicious shades of apricot and rosy peach. The big, 3 to 4-inch frilly blossoms unfurl along with sturdy tall 5 to 7-foot stalks. Long-lasting Apricot-Peach Parfait is perfect to screen a wall or fence and create a stunning tall garden accent. These beautiful double hollyhocks in luscious colors will be a focal point in every garden.   Characteristics:  Bred in England for form and color  Biennial  Tall spikes  Powderpuff blossoms  Shades of apricot and rosy-peach  Approx 75-80 seeds   Instructions -Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden.  Plant in: March - June  Full sun Plant 1/2 inch deep  Plant 6-8 inches apart  7-14 days to germinate  Mature Height: 5-7 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

Renee's Garden - This beautiful heirloom variety, grown by Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello estate, has been carefully reselected for us by the best Dutch seedsmen for classic form and rich color. The big 3 to 4 inch hibiscus-like blossoms have satiny petals in a wonderful deep dark maroon that shades to pure black. Black Watchman’s blooms unfurl slowly on sturdy tall 5 to 7 foot stalks and make a singular and striking garden display, setting off all the other flowers around them Characteristics:  Historic Heirloom Biennial  5-7' Tall spikes  Powderpuff blossoms  Deep purple, almost black in color 650mg or ~65 seeds Instructions -Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden.  Plant in: March - June  Full sun Plant 1/2 inch deep  Plant 6-8 inches apart  7-14 days to germinate  Mature Height: 5-7 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability. 

Renee's Garden - These antique hollyhocks provide old-fashioned beauty to any country-style garden. The tall stems bear mostly single blossoms in classic hollyhock colors of deep rose, pink, salmon-pink, and white. Grow as a screen at the back of the garden and watch the towering spires of pointed buds slowly unfurl to reveal chalice-shaped flowers — the dancing gowns of flower garden fairies. (Alcea rosea)  Characteristics:  Heirloom Selective  Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites  Pollinators & Beneficials  Summer/Fall bloom  Frost hardy  100 Seeds   Instructions - To start in the garden, plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days. To start early indoors, start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow two inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist until germination takes place. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, transplant them 12 to 18 inches apart after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.  Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart so plants have ample room to mature. Indian Spring will bloom the first year from seed if planted early in spring. Planted later, it will bloom the following summer. After blossoms fade, cut off the spent flower stalks just above the ground. Fertilize well and continue to water plants as needed, and roots will push another flush of enchanting flower spires that will open in the fall.  Plant in March-June  Full sun  Plant 1/2" deep  Space seeds 6-8" apart  7-14 days to germinate  Mature height: 5-7 feet  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.