Alcea rosea Queeny Mix

Alcea rosea Queeny Mix Seeds

Enjoy the classic beauty of Hollyhocks in a more compact form with Alcea rosea ‘Queeny Mix’ seeds! This award-winning dwarf variety produces a profusion of large, fully double flowers with delightful frilly edges and powderpuff centers in a vibrant mix of colors, including carmine-rose, lemon, lilac, pink, purple, white, and crimson.

Unlike taller hollyhocks, ‘Queeny Mix’ typically blooms in its first year from an early sowing and reaches a manageable height of 20-36 inches, making it perfect for containers, the middle of borders, and smaller garden spaces.

Attract pollinators and enjoy these beautiful, long-lasting blooms throughout the summer!

Key Features of Alcea rosea ‘Queeny Mix’:

• Dwarf & Compact: Reaches a height of just 20-36 inches, ideal for various garden settings.
• Fully Double Blooms: Produces large, lush, double flowers with frilly edges and powderpuff centers.
• First Year Flowering: Often blooms in the first year when sown early.
• Vibrant Color Mix: Offers a beautiful blend of carmine-rose, lemon, lilac, pink, purple, white, and crimson flowers.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers from early summer until frost.
• Perennial Hardy: Will return year after year in USDA zones 3-9 or 4-9.
• Excellent for Containers: Its compact size makes it perfect for growing in pots.
• Attracts Pollinators: A favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Good for Cut Flowers: The beautiful blooms can be enjoyed indoors as well.

Growing Tips for Your Alcea rosea ‘Queeny Mix’ Seeds:

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost or directly outdoors in spring after the soil has warmed. For first-year blooms, start indoors in late winter or early spring. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, maintaining a temperature of 68°F (20°C).

Germination typically takes 2-3 weeks. Transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them 18-24 inches apart, in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the blooming season.

In colder climates, a winter mulch can be beneficial for perennial growth.