Spring Celebrities Carmine Rose Hollyhock

Spring Celebrities™ Carmine Rose is a compact, branching hollyhock with large carmine-rose flowers on sturdy upright stems. Takii describes the series as first-year flowering, with a long display that can continue for about three months in favorable conditions. ## Form and flowering This dwarf selection typically reaches about 24–32 inches tall. Its semi-double to double flowers suit sunny mixed borders, cottage gardens, and roomy containers; a small proportion of Carmine Rose plants may have single flowers. Ball Seed reports flowering from late spring into autumn, while timing and duration depend on sowing date and local conditions. ## Placement and growing Give it full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Spring Celebrities plants branch from the base, so they make a fuller display than traditional tall hollyhocks. Published widths differ: some suppliers list 12–18 inches and Ball Seed lists 18–24 inches, so leave room for the plant to spread. Hollyhocks can develop rust; good airflow and prompt removal of infected foliage help limit its spread. ## Maintenance Water during dry spells, keep plants spaced for airflow, and remove rusted leaves and dead foliage. Utah State University Extension recommends removing infected material and spacing plants to reduce humidity around leaves. See [American Takii](https://www.takiiseed.com/flower/spring-celebrities/), [Ball Seed](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=033206174001011&env=P), and [Utah State University Extension](https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/ipm/ornamental-pest-guide/diseases/rusts).