Queeny Purple Hollyhock
Royal Elegance in Your Garden!
Bring a regal touch to your garden with Queeny Purple Hollyhock (Alcea rosea). This compact yet bold variety produces rich, purple-violet, double blooms that add a dramatic, cottage-garden charm to flower beds and borders. Unlike traditional hollyhocks, Queeny Purple stays more compact (around 2–3 feet tall), making it perfect for smaller spaces and container gardening!
Planting Instructions for Zone 9B:Sun: Full sun for best flowering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with compost added
Watering: Moderate; water deeply but avoid soggy soil
Sowing: Direct sow in fall for spring blooms or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: Sow ¼ inch deep, 12 inches apart
Germination: 10–14 days
Bloom Time: Spring through summer
Tip: Hollyhocks are biennials, meaning they bloom in their second year, but Queeny Purple may bloom in its first year if planted early!
Medicinal Benefits & Uses:Hollyhocks have been used in traditional herbal medicine for their soothing properties:
Natural skin healer – Infusions may help calm irritated skin and minor burns Respiratory relief – Used in teas to help with coughs and throat irritation Digestive aid – Known for its gentle anti-inflammatory effects on digestion
How to Use:Brew flowers into herbal tea for a mild, soothing remedy
Create a skin-soothing infusion for minor cuts or rashes
Use as a natural dye – Produces lovely purple and lavender hues
Price & Availability:$3.00 per packet (approx. 20 seeds)
Shipping: Available anywhere in the U.S. for just $1.19 (cost of an ounce stamp)
Add royal beauty to your garden with Queeny Purple Hollyhock! Limited stock—order now!