Color can range from pastels and deep reds, to almost a warm shade of black. Hollyhocks (Alcea Rosea) are a classic cottage garden staple blooming on tall spikes. Hollyhock seeds need light to germinate, so when you sow, dont bury the seeds-simply press them onto the surface of the moist growing medium. As we say on the farm, "rooted in history, planting seeds for the future."Įach seed packet features hand-drawn botanical illustrations done by Wes Brittenham, our Director of Horticulture (and lifelong creative). Have a look around the perimeter of the plant to see if you can find some seedlings-these are probably your best bet for transplanting, rather than trying to divide your thriving plant.
Prune the leaves and stems back to 6 inches (15 cm.) from the ground in fall. Plan on starting hollyhock seeds indoors about five to six weeks before the last spring. A haircut is the first step to preparing hollyhock for winter. You can transplant these seedlings when it gets warm in April. That means they need a short season of growth, then cold weather, then warm weather, in order to bloom. Your flood might have deposited seed in your flower bed from another part of the yard. Seedlings can be placed outside two to three weeks after the last frost. Start indoor seeds about 9 weeks before the last average frost date. Hollyhocks have long taproots, so if seeds are started indoors, use tall, individual pots and transplant early to avoid damage. Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow. Hollyhock plants drop numerous seed after they bloom. Sow at just inch deep and about 2 feet apart. As you sow and tend to your new seedlings, know you are connecting to the rich history of Los Poblanos. Fill up a planting pack with a good quality sterilized seed-raising mix. Hollyhocks are a warm-season flower that can be grown from early spring into the warmer months. Sow seeds at least 12 inches (30 cm) apart. Inside each packet are seeds from our farm that have been carefully saved from seasons past. Sowing hollyhock Hollyhocks like edges and the base of walls. Food, flowers and lavender are lovingly planted and carefully tended by our dedicated farmers, and find their way into restaurant dishes at Campo, gorgeous bouquets across the property and into our Farm Foods and artisan lavender products. A significant percentage of the property is dedicated to organic farming driven by regenerative practices. What started as a model experimental farm in the 1930s and 1940s, Los Poblanos today strives to preserve the rich agricultural history of our land.
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