indian rose seeds Hollyhock, Indian Spring Mix Flower seeds – SeedsNow.com

indian rose seeds Hollyhock, Indian Spring Mix Flower seeds – SeedsNow.comThe 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

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