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Indian Spring Hollyhock Seeds

Scientific name Alcea rosea

About this variety

Indian Spring lifts broad, open flowers along tall stalks in a soft mix of pink, rose and deeper red shades. The blooms open upward from the lower stem, giving cottage gardens and fence lines a long, changing display. Bees readily visit the open flowers, and a few cut stems bring their old-fashioned character indoors. Usually grown as a...

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100 minimum seeds per packet
Gardener experience

Easy to moderate

Germination difficulty

Easy to moderate

Germination time

21-28 days at 65-70 F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    21-28 daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 65-70 F
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    Stake recommended · space 24 in · rows 36 in
  • Growth habit
    Upright or erect · Biennial · 49–60 in tall
  • Best use
    Indian Spring lifts broad, open flowers along tall stalks in a soft mix of pink, rose and deeper red shades.
  • Before sowing
    Sow 1/4 in. deep, indoors 6-8 weeks before frost ends or outdoors in late spring. Sprouts in 21-28 days. Set 24 in. apart in full sun and drained soil.
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We regularly test seed quality and germination as lots move through storage and packing. We stand behind the seed we send and want customers to contact us when a packet does not perform as reasonably expected.

1-year seed warrantyCoverage begins on the date of purchase.

When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

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What to expect from Indian Spring Hollyhock Seeds

Indian Spring lifts broad, open flowers along tall stalks in a soft mix of pink, rose and deeper red shades.

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Indian Spring lifts broad, open flowers along tall stalks in a soft mix of pink, rose and deeper red shades. The blooms open upward from the lower stem, giving cottage gardens and fence lines a long, changing display. Bees readily visit the open flowers, and a few cut stems bring their old-fashioned character indoors. Usually grown as a biennial, this hollyhock may flower in its first summer when started early; later sowings normally bloom the following year.

Tall cottage-garden spires with open, bee-friendly flowers.

Growing facts

  • Botanical name: Alcea rosea
  • Maturity or display: Summer flowering, usually second year; early starts may flower first year
  • Mature size: About 4-6 ft. tall; height varies with site and season
  • Spacing: 24 in between plants; rows 36 in

About the variety

Indian Spring is an old garden hollyhock selection known for a varied palette and the ability to flower in the sowing year when started early. Hollyhocks usually form a leafy rosette before sending up flowering stalks. This selection is commonly managed as a biennial rather than promised as a permanently flowering perennial.

Starting seed

Sow 1/4 in. deep, indoors 6-8 weeks before frost ends or outdoors in late spring. Sprouts in 21-28 days. Set 24 in. apart in full sun and drained soil.

Care through the season

Give plants a sunny position with rich, well-drained soil. Keep roots evenly moist without leaving the crown in wet ground. Stake tall stalks before wind bends them. Early sowing can encourage first-year flowers, but later sowings generally establish foliage before blooming the next summer.

Harvest and use

Expect summer flowers, often in year two. Cut when lower blooms open; stake in wind. Save seed from dry brown pods. Isolate varieties; colors may vary.

Saving seed

Let selected flowers form pods that turn dry and brown. Collect before the pods shed seed, then dry and clean the seeds thoroughly. Hollyhocks are insect-pollinated and different colors or varieties can cross; isolate them or control pollination to maintain a particular selection.

Common problems

Rust is a frequent hollyhock problem. Provide good airflow, avoid overhead watering and remove infected leaves and old debris. Inspect young plants for slugs and established plants for Japanese beetles or spider mites. Do not leave crowns in saturated winter soil.

Frequently asked questions

When will it flower?

Summer flowering, usually second year; early starts may flower first year.

How can I keep the display healthy?

Give plants a sunny position with rich, well-drained soil. Keep roots evenly moist without leaving the crown in wet ground. Stake tall stalks before wind bends them. Early sowing can encourage first-year flowers, but later sowings generally establish foliage before blooming the next summer.

Can I save seed?

Let selected flowers form pods that turn dry and brown. Collect before the pods shed seed, then dry and clean the seeds thoroughly. Hollyhocks are insect-pollinated and different colors or varieties can cross; isolate them or control pollination to maintain a particular selection.

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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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Alcea rosea

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Sow 1/4 in. deep, indoors 6-8 weeks before frost ends or outdoors in late spring. Sprouts in 21-28 days. Set 24 in. apart in full sun and drained soil.

Give plants a sunny position with rich, well-drained soil. Keep roots evenly moist without leaving the crown in wet ground. Stake tall stalks before wind bends them. Early sowing can encourage first-year flowers, but later sowings generally establish foliage before blooming the next summer.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Sow 1/4 in. deep, indoors 6-8 weeks before frost ends or outdoors in late spring. Sprouts in 21-28 days. Set 24 in. apart in full sun and drained soil.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Expect summer flowers, often in year two. Cut when lower blooms open; stake in wind. Save seed from dry brown pods. Isolate varieties; colors may vary.

Let selected flowers form pods that turn dry and brown. Collect before the pods shed seed, then dry and clean the seeds thoroughly. Hollyhocks are insect-pollinated and different colors or varieties can cross; isolate them or control pollination to maintain a particular selection.

Uses and garden roles

Indian Spring lifts broad, open flowers along tall stalks in a soft mix of pink, rose and deeper red shades. The blooms open upward from the lower stem, giving cottage gardens and fence lines a long, changing display. Bees readily visit the open flowers, and a few cut stems bring their old-fashioned character indoors. Usually grown as a biennial, this hollyhock may flower in its first summer when started early; later sowings normally bloom the following year.

Expect summer flowers, often in year two. Cut when lower blooms open; stake in wind. Save seed from dry brown pods. Isolate varieties; colors may vary.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Let selected flowers form pods that turn dry and brown. Collect before the pods shed seed, then dry and clean the seeds thoroughly. Hollyhocks are insect-pollinated and different colors or varieties can cross; isolate them or control pollination to maintain a particular selection.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Rust is a frequent hollyhock problem. Provide good airflow, avoid overhead watering and remove infected leaves and old debris. Inspect young plants for slugs and established plants for Japanese beetles or spider mites. Do not leave crowns in saturated winter soil.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
When will it flower?
Summer flowering, usually second year; early starts may flower first year.

How can I keep the display healthy?
Give plants a sunny position with rich, well-drained soil. Keep roots evenly moist without leaving the crown in wet ground. Stake tall stalks before wind bends them. Early sowing can encourage first-year flowers, but later sowings generally establish foliage before blooming the next summer.

Can I save seed?
Let selected flowers form pods that turn dry and brown. Collect before the pods shed seed, then dry and clean the seeds thoroughly. Hollyhocks are insect-pollinated and different colors or varieties can cross; isolate them or control pollination to maintain a particular selection.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Alcea rosea

Indian Spring is an old garden hollyhock selection known for a varied palette and the ability to flower in the sowing year when started early. Hollyhocks usually form a leafy rosette before sending up flowering stalks. This selection is commonly managed as a biennial rather than promised as a permanently flowering perennial.

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