Hollyhock Seeds – Indian Spring

Bring a touch of classic charm to your garden with Hollyhock Indian Spring Seeds, known for their tall spikes and beautiful, colorful blooms. These hardy perennials produce large, showy flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, creating a vibrant and pollinator-friendly garden. Hollyhocks are perfect for borders, fences, and cottage-style gardens, adding height and dramatic appeal to any outdoor space.

These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming in an array of pink, red, white, and yellow shades. With proper care, they will return year after year, making them a lasting favorite for gardeners who love traditional beauty.

Features:

• Produces tall, colorful flower spikes ideal for garden borders or backdrops

• Attracts beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for most soil types

• Excellent choice for cottage, vintage, or wildflower garden themes

• Long blooming period with vibrant mixed colors

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea

• Common Name (US): Hollyhock

• Variety: Indian Spring

• Plant Type: Perennial (treated as biennial in some regions)

• Height: 4 to 6 feet

• Bloom Colors: Mix of pink, white, red, and yellow

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Germination Time: 10 to 20 days

• Days to Bloom: 120 to 150 days after sowing

• Best Growing Season:

  • Sowing Time: Spring or early summer (March to June)

  • Blooming Season: Summer to early fall (June to September)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

• Temperature Range: 60°F–75°F (15°C–24°C) ideal for germination

Planting Instructions:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier.

2. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist.

3. Transplant seedlings once frost danger has passed.

4. Water regularly and remove faded blooms to encourage more flowers.