Flowers - Hollyhock, Indian Spring Mix
The spectacular Indian Spring Hollyhock Mix (Alcea rosea) produces towering spikes that can grow to 9' tall with saucer-sized blooms in shades of rose and crimson. Heat- and cold-tolerant, this biennial blooms its first year. Prefers full sun, but can tolerate part shade, even under a Black Walnut tree. The leaves, buds, and petals are edible.
- Life cycle: Biennial
- Bloom season: Summer, fall
- Attracts: Birds, hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Abundance, ambition, femininity, fertility, fruitfulness
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Alcea rosea
- Hardiness zones: 2-10
- Planting season: Summer, fall
- Days to maturity: 2nd year
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
- Depth to plant seeds: Surface sow
- Spacing between plants: 18"-36" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 10-21 days
- Germination soil temps: 60F-70F
- Soil types: Sandy, loamy, chalky, rich, moist, well-drained
- Soil pH: 6.0-8.0
- Water needs: Average
- Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
- Frost tolerant: Yes
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
QUICK LINKS
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