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French Hollyhock is a summer-to-fall blooming flower that reaches 36 to 48 inches tall, bringing vertical elegance and pollinator activity to gardens in zones 5. This heirloom cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate watering, flowering reliably from June through November. Its extended bloom season and attraction to pollinators make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and ecological benefit in a hardy, classic perennial.
Full Sun
Moderate
5-5
48in H x 12in W
Perennial
Moderate
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French Hollyhock offers an unusually long bloom window, flowering from early summer straight through fall in a single season. Growing to a tidy 36 to 48 inches with narrow 12-inch width, it fits neatly into garden beds and borders without sprawling. The flowers actively draw pollinators throughout its six-month blooming period, making it both ornamental and ecologically valuable.
French Hollyhock is grown as an ornamental flower for garden displays, borders, and cutting gardens. Its extended summer-to-fall bloom period and pollinator appeal make it valuable in pollinator gardens and wildlife landscapes.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Maintain soil temperature between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost danger passes. Harden off seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions before moving them to their final garden location.
Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 to 3 weeks before your last frost date. This approach is recommended for French Hollyhock.
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