Bring classic, cottage-garden charm to your landscape with French Hollyhock. This beautiful heirloom, also known as Malva, produces tall, stately spires adorned with cup-shaped flowers in a stunning range of soft lavenders to deep, velvety purples, often with beautiful, darker veining. It's a fantastic choice for adding vertical interest to the back of a border or for creating a romantic, informal look. This hardy and easy-to-grow perennial is also a favorite of bees and butterflies.
⭐ What you'll love
- Tall, elegant spires of beautiful flowers in shades of lavender and purple.
- A perfect choice for the back of the border in cottage and wildflower gardens.
- A hardy, low-maintenance perennial that often self-sows.
- A historic plant with a long history of use in traditional herbal remedies.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: French Hollyhock (Malva sylvestris)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Perennial
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Height: 3-4 feet
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USDA Zone: 4-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
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Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil but is adaptable to a variety of conditions.
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Support: Taller plants may benefit from staking in windy areas.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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