Summer Carnival Hollyhock Mix Seeds Plants may overwinter as perennials in zones 3-9. Big, gracious 4-inch double or semidouble blooms in 4 shades begin low on the stalk, for even more color on every plant! In 4 vibrant shades, these big semi- to fully-double flowers arise all along tall, sturdy stalks beginning just 4 months from sowing! An annual Hollyhock, Summer Carnival is a long-blooming, very colorful series so garden-worthy that it received an AAS award! Tall and stately, it blooms all summer for a rich display of big powderpuff blossoms in every shade of pink, rose, red, and yellow! The 4-inch blooms are richly hued, and will not fade in the summer sun. Superb for cutting, they open from the bottom of the stalk upwards, keeping you in fresh blooms for weeks on end! And this stunning series sets its blooms even lower on the stalk than most Hollyhocks, for a little more color on every stalk! Easy to grow in full sun and almost any well-drained soil, this annual really takes offwith a top-dressing of cow manure!

• HOLLYHOCK SUMMER CARNIVAL SEEDS, Alcea Rosea

HOLLYHOCK SUMMER CARNIVAL SEEDS, Alcea Rosea