HOLLYHOCK SEEDS – Alcea rosea
(Eco & Floral Printing Plant)
Dye Colour: Blue to Purple | Produced in: Ireland
Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) produce dramatic, deep wine-red to near-black flowers carried on tall, elegant stems that can reach up to 3 m in height. Flowering from summer through autumn, they are both a striking garden plant and a valued resource for eco printing and floral printing, where they can yield expressive blue to purple prints.
These short-lived perennials thrive in sunny positions and reward growers with an extended flowering season. Due to their height, they benefit from thoughtful placement and some shelter from strong winds.
Dye fastness: Poor to Medium
🌱 Basic Growing Information
Sowing period
Spring or late summer
Germination time
2–3 weeks at approx. 20 °C (68 °F)
Height
Up to 3 m (10 ft)
Preferred location
Full sun with well-drained soil
✂️ Harvesting for Dye & Printing
Flowers can be harvested continuously throughout the flowering season. They may be used fresh or dried for eco printing and floral printing applications.
📦 Additional Details
Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland
Germination rate (2024): 56%
Approx. 25 seeds per packet
Irish seed licence: IE010713
Please note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.
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