Bring classic cottage-garden charm to your outdoor space with Alcea ficifolia Cottage Mixed Seeds, a stunning blend known for tall spikes of colorful blooms in yellow, pink, rose, red, and white. Often called Fig-Leaf Hollyhock, this hardy perennial or biennial produces abundant flowers that add striking vertical interest to borders, fences, pathways, and garden backdrops.

Well-known for their resilience, long blooming period, and ability to thrive even in challenging conditions, Alcea ficifolia is a popular choice among home gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance plants with exceptional height and presence.

Key Features

• Produces tall, colorful flower spikes in mixed shades

• Classic cottage-garden favorite

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Hardy growth with strong, upright stems

• Long summer blooming period

• Great for borders, background planting, and landscapes

• Attracts beneficial garden insects

Specifications

Botanical Name: Alcea ficifolia
Common Name (US): Fig-Leaf Hollyhock
Plant Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Colors: Mixed (yellow, red, pink, rose, white)
Bloom Season: Mid-Summer to Early Fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
Plant Height: 4–7 feet tall
Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F
Growth Habit: Upright, tall flowering stalks
Uses: Cottage gardens, borders, fences, backdrops, tall garden accents
Special Notes: Provide support in windy areas; remove spent stalks to encourage new blooms.

Planting Guide

1. Starting Indoors or Outdoors

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost OR sow directly outdoors in late spring.

2. Sowing Depth

• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and lightly press into soil.

3. Light & Temperature

• Provide full sun for strong vertical growth.

• Maintain soil temperatures between 65–75°F for germination.

4. Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings outdoors once frost danger has passed.

• Space plants generously to allow proper airflow.

5. Watering & Care

• Keep soil moist but avoid overwatering.

• Mulch around the base to retain moisture.

• Tall stems may need staking in windy areas.

6. Blooming

• Expect colorful flower spikes in the second year if grown as biennials.

• Perennials may bloom earlier depending on climate.

Benefits

• Adds dramatic height and color to garden borders

• Perfect for cottage or country-style landscapes

• Attracts bees and garden pollinators

• Low-maintenance plant once established

• Provides long-lasting seasonal color