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Indian Spring Hollyhock Seeds

Heirloom

#1022
3.6666666666667 out of 5 stars
(3 reviews)
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Transform your garden into a garden of the past! An English garden of the early 1800s would have several varieties of hollyhock. 'Indian Spring' is known to flower in its first season from seed. Even though fairly drought tolerant, it performs best with ample moisture and deep, rich soil for best performance. See instructions inside for making old-fashioned hollyhock dolls. Hollyhock flowers are edible, but very bland; however, the large, colorful petals are lovely garnishing salads or desserts. (The flower's central disk, while edible, can be bitter.) A 1939 All-America Selections winner.
$1.89 800 mg (~50 seeds)
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Botanical Name: Alcea rosea

Family: Malvaceae

Native: Origin unknown

Hardiness: Biennial, hardy in USDA zones 2–8

Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' tall. 12" wide

Variety Information: 2"–4" yellow, rose, pink and white flowers

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or 2 months before your average first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted in the ground.

Days to Emerge: 10–14 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"–36"

Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 24"–36"

Harvesting: For longest-lasting cut flowers, harvest when 1/3 of the flowers on the stem have opened. Harvest in the morning; cut stem at an angle and immediately place in a bucket of warm water. Before placing in a vase, dip the stem end in boiling water for a minute, or sear it over a flame for 20 seconds; this will stop the flow of the milky sap so it does not clog the stem.

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Indian Spring Hollyhock Seeds Reviews

3 reviews

Really Blooms the First Season!

5 out of 5 stars Jul 22, 2021
This is a great variety. It's tough, easy to grow and beautiful! Better yet, it blooms the first year!
Christine from IA

Disappointed

1 out of 5 stars Aug 13, 2021
Seeds didn't work so I purchased a lovely potted plant that is doing very well.
Kathleen from NH
Owner Response: Hi Kathleen, We are sorry you had difficulty germinating these seeds. One tip, in case you missed it, is that these seeds need light to germinate and should not be buried. Rest assured, we test our seeds regularly using a third-party laboratory to ensure they meet federal and our own standards. A customer agent will be contacting you by email to help.

Takes me back to Grandma's Garden

5 out of 5 stars Sep 29, 2021
My grandma grew these along the shed/outhouse. They were beautiful and I've always wanted to try them. In spite of 2021 bizarre weather patterns here in the coast in Washington-mine were beautiful! So excited for next spring
Kelly from WA

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