Hollyhock Seeds - Spring Celebrities Apricot

Hollyhock Seeds - Spring Celebrities Apricot (Dwarf)

~20 Seeds

Spring Celebrities Apricot is a charming, compact hollyhock that brings soft, romantic colour to even the smallest garden spaces. Instead of the towering height hollyhocks are known for, this variety stays pleasantly manageable—perfect for front borders, cottage-style plantings, or anyone craving old-fashioned beauty without needing the extra space. The fully double blooms are a dreamy apricot shade with warm, peachy undertones that look almost luminescent in morning and evening light.

Despite its petite habit, Spring Celebrities Apricot delivers an impressive display of ruffled, rose-like flowers, often blooming in its very first year. Pollinators love it, gardeners adore its reliability, and its tidy size makes it wonderfully versatile. Whether you’re building a soft pastel garden palette or simply want a sweet pop of colour with a vintage feel, this hollyhock gives you all the charm in a friendly, easy-to-grow package.

• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Compact habit for small gardens
• Long-blooming
• Excellent for borders and cottage-style plantings

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea
• Life Cycle: Short-Lived Perennial/Biennial (Hardy in zones 3–8)
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 24–32 in (60–80 cm)
• Seed Depth: 1/4 in (0.6 cm)
• Spacing: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)
  
• Bloom Time: Early to late summer
• Days to Maturity: 120–150 days (often blooms first year)
• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–24°C (65–75°F)

Growing Instructions
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in early spring once the soil can be worked. Choose well-drained soil and a sunny location for the strongest stems and brightest apricot blooms. Water regularly during establishment, reducing to moderate watering as plants mature. Provide good airflow to help prevent rust. Deadhead spent flowers to extend blooming, or allow a few to seed if you’d like gently recurring plants in future seasons.

FAQ
Q: Will Spring Celebrities Apricot bloom in the first year?
A: Most likely yes —this series often flowers in the first season, especially when started indoors early.

Q: How does it compare to taller hollyhocks?
A: Spring Celebrities Apricot stays compact and bushy, making it ideal for small gardens while still offering the full, ruffled blooms hollyhocks are loved for.