Transform your outdoor space into a timeless cottage garden with Hollyhock Malva Flower Seeds. Known for their impressive height and colorful towers of blooms, these traditional garden favorites create an eye-catching vertical accent along fences, walls, pathways, and garden borders.

The Malva variety of Hollyhock produces abundant flowers that attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators. Their old-fashioned charm, strong growth habit, and extended bloom season make them a perfect choice for gardeners looking to add elegance and vibrant color to their landscape.

Key Features

• Produces tall, stunning flower spikes

• Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and vertical accents

• Full-season blooming with multiple flower layers

• Attracts butterflies and garden pollinators

• Hardy, reliable growth in various climates

• High-quality Non-GMO seeds

• Suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Alcea rosea (Malva Type)
Common Name: Hollyhock
Seed Type: Non-GMO, High-Germination
Plant Type: Biennial or Short-Lived Perennial
Height: 5–8 feet
Spread: 18–24 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Rich, well-drained soil
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture encouraged
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Special Notes:

• Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming.

• Provide support in windy areas.

• Excellent choice for classic cottage-style landscaping.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Seeds

• Direct sow outdoors after frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, loose soil.

2. Soil & Temperature

• Ideal germination temperature: 65–75°F.

• Ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

3. Sunlight

• Requires full sun for tall, strong stalks and abundant blooms.

4. Transplanting

• If starting indoors, transplant seedlings when they develop strong roots and temperatures remain warm.

5. Care & Maintenance

• Mulch the base to retain moisture.

• Stake tall plants in open, windy areas.

• Water regularly, especially during hot periods.

• Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

6. Blooming

• Expect flowers from mid-summer through early fall, offering a long display of towering blossoms.

Benefits

• Adds vintage cottage charm to any garden

• Excellent for vertical landscaping and border design

• Long-lasting blooms perfect for decorative garden themes

• Pollinator-friendly

• Easy to grow and maintain