Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock is a biennial, hardy old-fashioned cottage garden favorite. This mix includes attractive double blooms in shades of blush pink, rose pink, rose red, white, scarlet, and yellow, creating a lively and festive display that stays all summer long. The flowers grow on tall, sturdy spikes that can reach heights of 5 to 8 feet, making them excellent for back borders, fences, and cottage gardens. Ideal for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, these hardy biennials thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.  Besides their ornamental value, hollyhocks have historical significance, once used to soothe horse hooves during the Crusades, giving rise to the name “Holy Hocks”. Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhocks can attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden, enhancing the beauty and biodiversity of your outdoor space. Also Known As: Carnival Mix Hollyhocks, Rainbow Mix Alcea, Mixed Double Blooms Hollyhocks, Mixed Rose Mallow. Plant Name: Hollyhock, Summer Carnival Mix Latin Name: Alcea rosea Days to Germinate: 10-21 Days to Bloom: 720 Plant Height: 4 – 8 Feet Spread: 12 – 18 Inches Bloom Diameter: 3 – 5 Inches Growth Habit: Upright USDA Zones: 2-10 Lifespan: Biennial Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated GMO: No Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2025 *Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.