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When to Plant Hollyhock in Zone 12A

USDA Zone

12A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A

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

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Growing Hollyhock in USDA Zone 12A

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12A 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.

Expect to harvest your Hollyhock approximately 365 days after planting.