{"product_id":"hollyhock-indian-spring","title":"Hollyhock Seeds - Indian Spring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTall cottage-garden spires with open, bee-friendly flowers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcea rosea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flowering, usually second year; early starts may flower first year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4-6 ft. tall; height varies with site and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 in between plants; rows 36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRust 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer flowering, usually second year; early starts may flower first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I keep the display healthy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508651323694,"sku":"FL208","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/shutterstock_328402493.jpg?v=1791494499","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/hollyhock-indian-spring","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}