When to Plant Hollyhock in Zone 11B

USDA Zone

11B

Cities Covered

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B

Start Seeds Indoors Thursday, November 20, 2025

Transplant Outdoors Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Hollyhock seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Alcea rosea

Days to Maturity 365 days

Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)

Plant Spacing 18" apart

Cities in Zone 11B

Long Key, Florida Islamorada, Florida Key West, Florida Key West, Florida Summerland Key, Florida Big Pine Key, Florida Key West, Florida Marathon, Florida Key Colony Beach, Florida Marathon Shores, Florida Tavernier, Florida Hana, Hawaii Ocean View, Hawaii Mountain View, Hawaii

Other Plants for Zone 11B

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Growing Hollyhock in USDA Zone 11B

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 11 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. For best results, start your Hollyhock seeds indoors around Thursday, November 20, 2025, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.