20 open pollinated seeds from our gardens.
 
These soft cream with a peach flush, frilly blooms evoke a sense of timeless romance!
 
Hollyhocks are biennials or short-lived perennials. 
 
Hollyhocks will grow under Black Walnut trees; they are tolerant of the toxic juglone that is emitted through the trees' roots.
 
Excellent cut flower but they must be conditioned correctly.  Hollyhocks have hollow stems which need to be filled with room temperature water immediately after being harvested.  Plug the stem with cotton wool.  To eliminate small air bubbles, pierce the stem with a pin just below the flower head. If flowers stems are recut, you will need to repeat this process.  Let stand over night before using. 
 
Seeds are sown in autumn either direct or in pots.  Lightly cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil.  Water and keep damp but not wet.  Transplant potted seedings into the garden in spring after hardening off.