Hollyhock 'Indian Spring'

Alcea rosea

How to grow Hollyhock 'Indian Spring'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

After flowers are faded the plant can be cut above ground level and it will grow back. Flowers will open in fall.1

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Indian Spring is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Indian Spring from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.1 inches (0.25 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Indian Spring about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Indian Spring

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Indian Spring is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Indian Spring

Footnotes

1 Tulips in the Woods-Hollyhocks