Abuela's Pink Hollyhocks Seeds
San Jose hollyhocks (Alcea rosea 'San Jose') are a variety of hollyhock that produces stunning, tall spikes of large, saucer-shaped pink flowers. They are a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements.
My sweet abuela gave me seeds from her beautiful plant, and when I moved to California I started planting them every year. Now they give me seeds, and I simply must share them with YOU!
Growing Instructions for Seeds:
1. Sow seeds directly in the ground in late spring or early summer, after the last frost.
2. Choose a location with full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) and well-draining soil.
3. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart.
4. Water gently but thoroughly.
5. Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season.
6. Once established, hollyhocks are drought-tolerant, but will perform best with regular watering.
7. Fertilize lightly in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
8. Stake tall plants to prevent them from toppling over in the wind.
9. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooming.
10. Allow seed pods to form and dry for self-sowing.
By following these growing instructions, you should be able to successfully grow San Jose hollyhocks from seed and enjoy their beautiful blooms in your garden!
San Jose hollyhocks (Alcea rosea 'San Jose') are a variety of hollyhock that produces stunning, tall spikes of large, saucer-shaped pink flowers. They are a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements.
My sweet abuela gave me seeds from her beautiful plant, and when I moved to California I started planting them every year. Now they give me seeds, and I simply must share them with YOU!
Growing Instructions for Seeds:
1. Sow seeds directly in the ground in late spring or early summer, after the last frost.
2. Choose a location with full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) and well-draining soil.
3. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart.
4. Water gently but thoroughly.
5. Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season.
6. Once established, hollyhocks are drought-tolerant, but will perform best with regular watering.
7. Fertilize lightly in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
8. Stake tall plants to prevent them from toppling over in the wind.
9. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooming.
10. Allow seed pods to form and dry for self-sowing.
By following these growing instructions, you should be able to successfully grow San Jose hollyhocks from seed and enjoy their beautiful blooms in your garden!
San Jose hollyhocks (Alcea rosea 'San Jose') are a variety of hollyhock that produces stunning, tall spikes of large, saucer-shaped pink flowers. They are a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements.
My sweet abuela gave me seeds from her beautiful plant, and when I moved to California I started planting them every year. Now they give me seeds, and I simply must share them with YOU!
Growing Instructions for Seeds:
1. Sow seeds directly in the ground in late spring or early summer, after the last frost.
2. Choose a location with full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) and well-draining soil.
3. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart.
4. Water gently but thoroughly.
5. Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season.
6. Once established, hollyhocks are drought-tolerant, but will perform best with regular watering.
7. Fertilize lightly in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
8. Stake tall plants to prevent them from toppling over in the wind.
9. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooming.
10. Allow seed pods to form and dry for self-sowing.
By following these growing instructions, you should be able to successfully grow San Jose hollyhocks from seed and enjoy their beautiful blooms in your garden!