Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Hollyhocks double dwarf
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Quantity
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50 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Is Hollyhocks Double Dwarf? — Know Your Flower
Hollyhocks Double Dwarf (గుల్ఖైరా in Telugu | गुलखैरा in Hindi) is a biennial/annual, 40–80 cm compact flowering plant known for its dense, double-layered rose-like blooms in vibrant colours. Native to Asia and Europe, it has adapted beautifully to Indian climates and is loved for cottage-style gardens and borders. Seedvanam.
Why Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Is Perfect for Indian Home Gardens
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Why Grow
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Detail
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Climate Match
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Thrives in cool to mild Indian winter conditions
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Space
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Compact — suitable for pots, grow bags, and small gardens
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Season
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Best blooms in Winter to early Summer
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Skill Level
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Easy — ideal for beginners
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Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Colour Varieties Available
SeedVanam’s Hollyhocks Double Dwarf seeds come in Pink, Red, Yellow, White, and Mixed shades — perfect for creating a vibrant border, a cottage garden look, or a terrace colour wall.
How to Grow Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Seeds — Step-by-Step
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Step
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Action
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1. Soil Prep
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Use well-draining potting mix + compost
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2. Sowing Depth
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3–5 mm deep
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3. Sowing Method
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Direct sow or seedling tray transplant
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4. Watering
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Keep moist until germination, then moderate watering
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5. Sunlight
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Full sun — minimum 5–6 hours/day
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6. Thinning
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Thin to 25–30 cm spacing once 6–8 cm tall
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7. Blooming
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Expect first blooms in 8–10 weeks
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Sowing Calendar — Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Seeds in India
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Region
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Best Sowing Season
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Bloom Season
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Hyderabad / Telangana / AP
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October–December
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January–March
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South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala)
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October–January
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December–March
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North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP)
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September–November
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January–April
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West India (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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October–December
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December–March
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Hollyhocks Double Dwarf — Quick Grow Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Alcea rosea
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Telugu Name
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గుల్ఖైరా
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Hindi Name
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गुलखैरा
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Sowing Season
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October–January
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Germination
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7–14 days
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Days to First Bloom
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60–80 days
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Plant Height
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40–80 cm
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Best For
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Terrace / Balcony / Garden beds / Cut flowers
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Seed Type
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Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated / Desi
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Common Names of Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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గుల్ఖైరా / Hollyhock
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Tamil Nadu
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ஹாலிஹாக்
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Karnataka
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ಹಾಲಿಹಾಕ್
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Kerala
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ഹോളിഹോക്ക്
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Maharashtra
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गुलखैरा
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Gujarat
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ગુલખૈરા
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North India
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गुलखैरा / Hollyhock
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West Bengal
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হলিহক
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Odisha
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ହୋଲିହକ
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Why Buy Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi / Non-GMO seeds — save and replant each season
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Fresh stock — sourced and packed for Indian growing conditions
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Hyderabad-based — ships pan-India, free shipping above ₹499
Frequently Asked Questions — Hollyhocks Double Dwarf Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Hollyhocks called in Telugu?
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గుల్ఖైరా — Gulkhaira
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When to sow in Hyderabad?
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October to December — best for winter blooms
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Balcony/terrace suitable?
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Yes — grows well in medium pots
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Hybrid or desi?
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Desi, open-pollinated — seeds can be saved
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Germination time?
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7–14 days under Indian conditions
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