Majorette Double White Hollyhock is a frost-hardy biennial that transforms garden spaces with towering spikes of fully double white blooms resembling fluffy roses. Growing 30 to 48 inches tall, this cultivar thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 9 and brings cottage garden elegance to borders, backdrops, and sunny beds. Summer blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its compact double flowers set it apart from single-flowered hollyhock varieties. Container-friendly and tolerant of moderate watering, it's a classic choice for gardeners seeking vertical interest and old-fashioned charm.
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These densely packed double white blooms look almost impossibly full, like roses climbing a garden spike, and they arrive reliably through the summer months. The biennial habit means you'll get foliage the first year and flowers the second, which actually builds anticipation. At 30 to 48 inches tall, it commands attention in borders without overwhelming smaller plants, and it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with moderate water needs. Hardy from zone 2 through zone 9, it's tough enough for cold climates while still performing beautifully in warmer gardens.
Majorette Double White Hollyhock is grown as an ornamental flower for garden display. It serves as a backdrop plant in borders, a focal point in cottage garden designs, and an excellent choice for cutting to bring fresh spikes indoors. Its height and vertical growth habit make it valuable for creating structure and color in garden compositions, while its ability to attract pollinators contributes to the broader health of garden ecosystems.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow at a depth of 1/8 inch in seed-starting mix and maintain soil temperature between 65 and 75°F for germination. Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged. Seedlings will be ready to transplant outdoors after developing their first true leaves.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date, hardening them off over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun locations with well-drained soil. First-year plants will establish foliage; flowering occurs in the second growing season.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost date or in early fall for blooms the following summer. Press seeds lightly into soil without burying them, as light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage continued blooming throughout the summer season. After the first-year growth phase, remove any damaged or diseased foliage. Once flowering concludes in the second year, you can cut plants back or allow them to self-seed for future generations.
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