Hollyhock 'Red'

Alcea rosea

How to grow Hollyhock 'Red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature.

Growing Red from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.1 inches (0.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) between Hollyhock plants.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red

As Red is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Red