A Compact, First-Year-Blooming Double Hollyhock in Pink

Spring Celebrities Pink Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Pink') delivers full, peony-like double blooms in soft, romantic pink the very first season, on compact, sturdy stems that don't need staking. It captures all the cottage-garden nostalgia of classic hollyhocks in a tidier form that fits smaller beds, and its blooms are a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. A sweet, sunny charmer for Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan gardens.

Landscape Uses

Use Spring Celebrities Pink in cottage gardens, sunny borders, along fences and walls, and in pollinator and hummingbird gardens. Its compact height suits smaller spaces, and it often reseeds to return year after year.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring for blooms the same season. Hollyhocks prefer a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong wind.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill with compost-enriched soil, water thoroughly, and mulch 2–3 inches deep.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Water regularly during dry spells; hollyhocks prefer steady moisture.
Drip Irrigation: A drip line keeps the root zone moist while keeping foliage dry, which helps reduce rust.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it bloom the first year?
Yes, the Spring Celebrities series flowers in its first season, unlike traditional hollyhocks.

Does it need staking?
Usually not; its compact height makes it much sturdier than old-fashioned hollyhocks.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, hardy to Zone 3; it's a short-lived perennial that often reseeds to persist.

Does it attract pollinators?
Yes, hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies love the blooms.

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Pair Spring Celebrities Pink with the purple, lemon, and crimson hollyhocks and other cottage-garden perennials for a classic sunny border.

How Many Pink Hollyhocks Do I Need?

Plant Spring Celebrities Pink about 18 inches apart for a full cottage-border drift. Because hollyhocks read best as a soft mass behind shorter perennials, group them in odd numbers (3, 5, or 7) along a fence, wall, or the back of a sunny bed.

Spring Celebrities Pink Hollyhock Season-by-Season in Minnesota

• Spring: A low rosette of broad green leaves pushes up early; first-year plants are already building toward bloom — no waiting a full year like old-fashioned hollyhocks.
• Summer: The main event — sturdy, knee-to-waist-high spikes open full, peony-like double pink flowers that hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies work all season.
• Fall: Bloom winds down; leave a few spent spikes to ripen seed and the plant will often reseed nearby to carry the patch forward.
• Winter: Foliage dies back to the ground; cut stems down and mulch lightly. It overwinters as a crown and returns or reseeds in spring.

At a Glance

✔ Pollinator-Friendly

Plant It With

• Spring Celebrities Crimson Hollyhock — its deep-red sibling for a layered cottage-color spike.
• Spring Celebrities Lemon Hollyhock — soft yellow that cools down the pink.
• Spring Celebrities Purple Hollyhock — rich purple to deepen the palette.
• Magnus Coneflower — a sturdy mid-border partner that blooms alongside it for the pollinators.

Is Spring Celebrities Pink Hollyhock Right for Your Yard?

Plant it in full sun with rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil and a little shelter from strong wind — give it the back of a sunny border or a spot against a fence and it will reward you with first-year color and steady reseeding. Not a fit if your bed bakes dry and lean, or if you want a tidy, long-lived clump that stays exactly put — this is a short-lived perennial that prefers steady moisture and persists by gently reseeding.