Hollyhock, Indian Spring

Indian Spring Hollyhock brings old-fashioned cottage garden romance to the back of the sunny border—its tall, candelabra-like stems clothed in showy single flowers that climb to seven feet or more and command attention from across the garden. A quintessential summer bloomer, it produces an abundance of blooms from midsummer onward, drawing hummingbirds and butterflies that make the border come alive with movement. It thrives in full sun with average moisture and excellent drainage, and works beautifully positioned against a fence or wall where its impressive height can be appreciated without staking. While hollyhocks are naturally short-lived, they reseed freely and self-renew, so a planting tends to carry forward from season to season with little effort. Combine them in generous groups with delphiniums, phlox, and ornamental grasses for a tall, layered border display. This is a plant with history, presence, and an enduring cottage charm that never goes out of style.