Hollyhock 'Champagne Pink'

Marjorette Champagne Pink Double Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Marjorette Champagne Pink Double Hollyhock brings classic cottage garden charm to smaller spaces with its compact stature and lavish blooms. Reaching 3–4 feet tall, this dwarf variety doesn’t skimp on drama—its fully double, powderpuff-style flowers open in soft, romantic shades of blushing champagne pink with deep rose centres. Each bloom, up to 4 inches across, unfurls slowly along sturdy stems, creating a graceful, long-lasting vertical display that is perfect for garden borders, containers, or intimate backdrops.

A magnet for bees and other pollinators, Marjorette Champagne Pink is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and versatile. Ideal for cutting gardens, its blooms make exquisite arrangements and also dry beautifully for everlasting floral displays. When started early indoors, this charming hollyhock can even bloom the first year from seed, offering a quick and elegant addition to cottage-style gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

DETAILS:
 
QTY: 20

TYPE: Biennial

SITE: Full Sun - Part Shade

DEPTH: 1/8" 

GERMINATION: 10-14 Days at 15-21°C

HEIGHT: 36 - 48"

MATURITY: 75 - 90 days (Second season)

SPACING: 12"

PINCH: No

HOW TO GROW:

Transplant (recommended): Start seeds indoors in seedling trays 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow on the surface of the soil or cover lightly, as some light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions before transplanting outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.

Direct Sowing (alternative): Direct sowing can be done after the last frost, but germination may be slower and less reliable.

Pinching and Support: Hollyhocks typically do not require pinching. Deadheading spent flowers after the first flush of blooms can encourage reblooming in late summer to fall. Allow some flowers to go to seed in autumn if you want them to self-sow and return the following year. Taller varieties may require staking to prevent their heavy flower stalks from toppling over.

Soil Preference and Watering: Hollyhocks prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal issues.

Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not typically necessary for hollyhocks. A single application of a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer at planting time is usually sufficient.

Harvesting: For bouquets, harvest stems when the flowers at the bottom of the stalk have begun to open.

Other Tips: Hollyhocks will focus on foliage and root development in the first season, with blooms appearing in the second year. They are ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flower production.