{"product_id":"hollyhock-mix","title":"Hollyhock Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1010\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eA classic, charming addition to the traditional cottage or English garden, featuring tall stems covered in vibrant single blooms that appear in a delightful range of colours. Blooming steadily from early summer to early autumn, hollyhocks reach heights up to 2m, providing striking vertical interest. This short-lived perennial (lasting 2-4 years) readily self-seeds, ensuring an ongoing, naturalized presence in your garden. Drought-tolerant and hardy, hollyhocks attract pollinators, making them both beautiful and beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Hollyhock Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eHollyhocks grow well in Zones 3-9, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and fence lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eHollyhocks have been a garden favourite since medieval times, particularly prized in traditional English gardens for their beauty and resilience. 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Remove spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering, or leave to self-seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2233\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flower stalks for bouquets once blooms are fully open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2335\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2335\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003eAllow Pods to Mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some flower stalks on plants to form seed pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2485\" data-start=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect seeds when pods turn dry and brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2486\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2506\" data-start=\"2488\"\u003eClean and Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove seeds from pods and allow to dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2573\" data-start=\"2563\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dried seeds in airtight containers in a cool, dark place; viable for up to 3-5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2784\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2811\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2811\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811182915826,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-023","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Hollyhock_01.jpg?v=1772481893","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/hollyhock-mix","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}