Hollyhock ‘Powder Puffs Mixed’ Seeds – Alcea rosea Double Mixed Flowers for Cottage Gardens

Tall, classic, and full of cottage-garden charm, Hollyhock ‘Powder Puffs Mixed’ is a beautiful double-flowering variety that produces large, ruffled blooms in a soft and vibrant mix of colours. These impressive flower spikes create a striking vertical display in garden beds, along fences, and at the back of borders, making them a favourite for traditional cottage-style gardens.

Alcea rosea is loved for its tall growth, showy flowers, and old-fashioned appeal. This mixed variety produces double “powder puff” style blooms in a range of shades, often including pink, rose, red, yellow, white, and deeper mixed tones. It is ideal for adding height, colour, and pollinator-friendly interest to the garden.

Product Details

• Product Name: Hollyhock ‘Powder Puffs Mixed’ Seeds

• Botanical Name: Alcea rosea

• Variety: ‘Powder Puffs Mixed’

• Common Name: Hollyhock

• Plant Type: Hardy biennial or short-lived perennial, often grown as an annual in some climates

• Germination - 96% - Tested 12/2025

Features

• Large double powder-puff style blooms

• Mixed flower colours

• Excellent for cottage gardens, borders, and fence lines

• Tall flowering spikes for dramatic vertical colour

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

• Ideal for back-of-border planting

• Classic old-fashioned garden favourite

Packet Options

Small Packet

• Quantity: 15 seeds

• Ideal for: trial planting, small garden spaces, and pots

Standard Packet

• Quantity: 30 seeds

• Ideal for: small beds, borders, and cottage garden planting

Value Packet

• Quantity: 60 seeds

• Ideal for: larger floral displays and mass planting

Bulk Packet

• Quantity: 150 seeds

• Ideal for: large beds, fence lines, and generous seasonal sowing

When to Sow

• Sow in late summer, autumn, or early spring, depending on your climate

• Best started in seed trays or punnets

• Transplant seedlings once they are large enough to handle

• Prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil

• In cooler areas, autumn sowing is often ideal for strong flowering plants

Growing Information

• Sowing depth: Approximately 6 mm

• Germination: Usually 10–14 days in warm conditions

• Soil temperature for germination: Around 18–28°C

• Plant spacing: Approximately 35–40 cm apart

• Height: Around 1.5–2.5 m, depending on conditions

• Position: Full sun

• Life cycle: Biennial or short-lived perennial

Please Note

• Stock image used for illustration purposes only

• This is a mixed variety

• Flower colours and shades may vary between plants

• Seed-grown plants may show natural variation

• Tall plants may benefit from staking in exposed or windy areas

Why You Should Buy

• Beautiful double blooms with strong cottage-garden appeal

• Ideal for adding height and colour to borders

• Excellent choice for traditional and romantic garden styles

• Great for attracting pollinators

• A rewarding and eye-catching flower to grow from seed

FAQ

What is the botanical name?
The botanical name is Alcea rosea.

What colours are included in Powder Puffs Mixed?
This mixed variety can include shades of pink, rose, red, yellow, white, and deeper blended tones.

Is this a perennial?
Hollyhock is commonly grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, depending on climate and growing conditions.

Where should I plant hollyhocks?
They are best planted in full sun in a spot with well-drained soil and room for tall flower spikes.

Are they good for cottage gardens?
Yes, hollyhocks are a classic cottage garden favourite and are especially effective at the back of borders and along fences.