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πΈπ‘ Alcea Rosea Hollyhock β Violet β Alcea rosea β Approx. 60β80 Seeds (1g)
πΈπ‘ Alcea Rosea Hollyhock β Violet β Alcea rosea β Approx. 60β80 Seeds (1g)
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Create a stunning vertical display with Hollyhock Violet (Alcea rosea), a beloved cottage garden classic known for its tall spires of rich purple-violet blossoms. These biennial or short-lived perennial plants can reach impressive heights and are ideal for back borders, fences, and walls. Loved by pollinators, especially bees and butterflies, hollyhocks bring old-world charm and height to any sunny garden.
Usage:
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Cottage gardens and traditional borders
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Backdrops along fences or walls
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Pollinator-friendly plantings
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Cut flower gardens
Sowing Time:
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Sow outdoors in late spring or summer
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For earlier blooms, start indoors 6β8 weeks before last frost
Germination Time:
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10β14 days
Sowing Depth:
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0.5β1 cm (ΒΌ inch); lightly cover with soil
Soil Requirements:
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Well-drained, moderately rich soil
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pH 6.0β7.5
Sunlight Requirements:
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Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Watering:
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Moderate watering; do not overwater
Plant Spacing:
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45β60 cm (18β24 inches) apart
Growth Height:
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1.8β2.4 m (6β8 feet)
Bloom Time:
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Mid to late summer (typically blooms in the second year unless started early)
Hardiness Zone:
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USDA Zones 3β9
Other Benefits:
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Deer and rabbit resistant
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Tall and dramatic vertical color
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Easy to grow and reseeds naturally
Latin Name: Alcea rosea
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