Hollyhock 'Indian Spring' is a mixture of old-fashioned, single to semi-double flowers in shades of pink, rose, wine-red and white. The large, showy flowers attract hummingbirds.
Hollyhock 'Indian Spring' is an All-America Selections winner. It may bloom the first year from seed if started early indoors. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Hollyhock Seeds
Hollyhock is a hardy biennial with large, single or double flowers that bloom on tall stems in early summer. Hardy in zones 3-9.
Sowing Hollyhock Seeds
Start hollyhock seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Sow 1/4" deep. Full sun.
Hollyhock 'Summer Carnival' has large, semi-double flowers for a long time in midsummer. It blooms in shades of pink, red, rose and yellow. The plants grow quickly and may bloom the first year from seed if started early.
Hollyhock is a host plant for Painted Lady and Tropical Checkered-Skipper butterflies. Summer Carnival is an All-America Selections winner.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Fig-Leaf Hollyhock 'Happy Lights' has large, single flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, peach, burgundy and white.
Hollyhocks are the quintessential cottage garden flower. They used to be grown on the sides of outhouses to brighten them up. If you don't have an outhouse, try them against a fence or a shed. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Alcea rosea 'Summer Carnival'
(Hollyhock)
50 seeds $3.00
Alcea ficifolia 'Happy Lights'
(Fig-Leaf Hollyhock)
40 seeds $3.00
Alcea rosea 'Indian Spring'
(Hollyhock)
50 seeds $3.00
Alcea rosea 'Nigra'
(Black Hollyhock)
40 seeds $3.00
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' has large, single flowers in a dark shade of burgundy-maroon that appears almost black.
Hollyhock 'Nigra' is an heirloom variety that has been popular since colonial times. It looks especially nice with pink, red or white flowers like hibiscus, cosmos, or Hollyhock 'Indian Spring'. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Hollyhock 'Chaters Double Mix' has double flowers in a wide range of colors. It's a beautiful heirloom variety.
Hollyhocks are short-lived perennials or biennials. Hardy in zones 3-8.
height 6-7' spacing 24"
Alcea rosea 'Chaters Double Mix'
(Hollyhock)
50 seeds $3.00
