{"product_id":"double-dark-purple-hollyhock-seeds","title":"25 Double Dark Purple Hollyhock Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eBring timeless cottage-garden elegance to your landscape with \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eDouble Dark Purple Hollyhocks\u003c\/strong\u003e. These striking biennial-to-perennial flowers produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"544\"\u003etall spires of richly layered, deep purple blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e that add height, drama, and old-world charm to garden borders, fences, and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eLow-maintenance and hardy, hollyhocks are a favorite for pollinator gardens, attracting \u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"748\"\u003ebirds, bees, and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the summer. Once established, they thrive with minimal care and return year after year in suitable climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Double Dark Purple Hollyhocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e🌸 Deep, velvety double blooms in dramatic dark purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e🦋 Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e🌞 Thrives in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e🌱 Low-maintenance \u0026amp; easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e🏡 Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and backdrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e❄️ Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial \/ Short-lived Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e🌱 Sowing \u0026amp; Growing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eFill a seed tray with compost and water thoroughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003ebefore sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep moisture even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003ePlace seeds individually on the compost surface, spacing about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e1 inch apart\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not press them in deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eLightly cover with a thin layer of compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003ePlace tray in a warm location to germinate. Light is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003enot required initially\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eGermination typically occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once seedlings emerge, remove any covering and provide light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eAfter \u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, when roots are visible, gently prick out seedlings—handle only the seed leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003ePot each seedling individually using peat-free compost, firm lightly, and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eGrow on in bright light with cool tops and warm roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eTransplant outdoors by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eJune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003ePlants usually flower the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003efollowing year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove early flower spikes to strengthen root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eAre hollyhocks perennials?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eThey are typically biennial but often behave as short-lived perennials and self-seed readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eDo hollyhocks flower the first year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eMost bloom in their second year, though occasional early blooms may appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eDo they need staking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eIn windy areas, taller plants may benefit from support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eAre they beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eYes—hollyhocks are hardy, forgiving, and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarvestNest Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606502363313,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6046\/7377\/files\/DoubleDarkPurplHollyhockSeeds.png?v=1770465083","url":"https:\/\/harvestnestseeds.com\/products\/double-dark-purple-hollyhock-seeds","provider":"HarvestNest Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}