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Freeport Gardening Guide: Hollyhock Flowers

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Hollyhock Flowers

 

Hollyhock Seeds, Creme de Cassis:

Description: A first-year blooming biennial zones 3-9. These wine-colored blooms are incredibly attractive to a range of pollinators, from bees to butterflies and hummingbirds. The dramatic spikes will loom over the garden at the back of the border, standing 6-8 feet tall and blooming from early to late summer.

Close-up of Creme de Cassis Hollyhock blooms growing in garden.

 

Hollyhock Seeds, Fiesta Time:

Description: Fabulous flamingo-colored, fluffy double blooms stand out on tidy 3-foot stems. No need to stake or tie these hollyhocks, as the spikes stand a compact 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide at maturity. This pollinator-friendly perennial will beckon butterflies and invite the hummingbirds. This cottage garden favorite is care-free and will return each year where planted.

A deatiled view of multiple Fiesta Time Hollyhock blooms.

 

Hollyhock Seeds, Jet Black or Nigra:

Description: This variety was mentioned in 1629 and was planted in the gardens at Monticello by Thomas Jefferson. This traditional variety is shockingly beautiful with its near-black flowers with just a hint of red. Gorgeous planted out by the old white outhouse or in the back of your flower bed. A must for historical gardens. You’ll love this richly colored variety.

Jet Black or Nigra Hollyhock growing in garden.

 

Hollyhock Seeds, Majorette Double Champagne:

Description: Romantic, soft, blushing pink flowers with darker pink centers, this dwarf variety produces fully double, large “powderpuff” type flowers. Such a lovely color and easy to grow as an annual or biennial.

Majorette Double Champagne Hollyhock on dark background.