Description
Fiesta Time Hollyhock Seeds 6520.
Vibrant Cerise-Pink Double Blooms on Compact, Sturdy Plants.
Fiesta Time Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) produces breathtaking, fully double blossoms in an intense, electric cerise-pink shade that truly stands out in any landscape. Unlike traditional tall varieties, ‘Fiesta Time’ features a compact, sturdy growth habit reaching just 1 m in height, making it ideal for smaller garden beds, sunny borders, and exposed locations without requiring staking. While performing as a classic, hardy biennial or short-lived perennial, this extraordinary variety can produce magnificent first-year blooms when started early indoors in February.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6520
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Botanical Name: Alcea rosea ‘Fiesta Time’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Biennial / Short-Lived Perennial (Can bloom first year if started early)
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Height: 1 m
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Plant Spacing: 60 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
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Germination: 21–28 days at 18°C
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Seed Count: Approx. 15 seeds per packet (110 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Fiesta Time Hollyhock responds exceptionally well to early indoor starting for first-year flowers.
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Indoor Sowing for First-Year Blooms: Start seeds indoors in a quality soilless starter mix in February. Maintain a cool germination temperature of 18°C throughout the 21 to 28 day germination window. Avoid higher temperatures, as excess heat impairs germination success. Keep sprouted seedlings under lights before hardening off and transplanting outside in mid to late May.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow seed outdoors anytime from May to mid-August for strong root establishment and prolific flowering the following summer.
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Garden Spacing & Care: Space mature plants 60 cm apart in well-drained soil in a full-sun location. Water at ground level to keep foliage clean and healthy.
Why Fiesta Time Hollyhock Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want the sensational look of fully double hollyhock blossoms on a sturdy, wind-resistant frame, Fiesta Time is an absolute standout favourite. Its luminous pink colour, space-saving 1 m height, and ability to flower in its first season make it a must-have for cottage garden beds and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
