{"product_id":"hollyhock-mix","title":"Hollyhock Seeds (Mix)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9c93384c-e904-445f-9cc8-86951e304e83-20\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-42\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"de2e1364-fdad-425c-8439-8438a26e1ebc\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eAn essential classic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"100\"\u003ecountry and English gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"122\"\u003ehollyhock\u003c\/strong\u003e is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\"\u003etall floral stems\u003c\/strong\u003e covered with single flowers in varied and vibrant colors. It blooms from \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eearly summer until early autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e and can reach up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e2 meters in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing an impressive vertical structure to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eshort-lived perennial (2 to 4 years)\u003c\/strong\u003e easily self-seeds, ensuring a lasting and natural presence throughout the seasons. Drought-resistant and robust, it attracts many pollinators, thus combining beauty and utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ixmsmb\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can hollyhocks be grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eHollyhocks grow well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"748\"\u003ezones 3 to 9\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"769\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and in well-drained soil. They are ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eborders, cottage-style gardens, and along fences\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"2vr3w6\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"922\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and historical uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eHollyhocks have been cultivated since the \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eMiddle Ages\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in traditional English gardens where they were highly valued for their beauty and robustness. They were used as both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eornamental and medicinal plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, and remain popular today for their nostalgic charm and ease of cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"kqlrhn\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation on growing zones in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1690\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f10ax6\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eZones 8–9\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow directly in fall or early spring for flowering the following summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d0dfeb\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eZones 5–7\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start indoors in late winter or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a5rk7r\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1690\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eZones 3–4\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start seedlings indoors in early spring, then transplant after all risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest hollyhocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds 6 mm (¼ in) deep and space plants 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 ft) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil evenly moist until plants are established. Afterward, the plant tolerates drought well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStake plants or plant near a fence to protect from wind. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming or leave them to encourage natural self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut flower stalks for bouquets when flowers are fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for saving seeds (for future crops)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow pods to mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet some flower stalks form seed pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollect seeds when the pods become dry and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove seeds from pods and let them dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. They remain viable for 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644646646128,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-023","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Hollyhocks_pale_pink_01.jpg?v=1776549611","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en\/products\/hollyhock-mix","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}