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Hollyhock Seeds - Crème de Cassis
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Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Crème de Cassis) - First year blooming, with double, semi-double and singles on the same stem. Deep wine colored blooms with pink fringe make this Hollyhock a special selection for the sunny perennial garden. Best at the back of a sunny border. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart.MORE HOLLYHOCK OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea Crème de Cassis) - First year blooming, with double, semi-double and singles on the same stem. Deep wine colored blooms with pink fringe make this Hollyhock a special selection for the sunny perennial garden. Best at the back of a sunny border. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall and plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. Hollyhock are perhaps the definitive old-fashioned garden plant. Flowering from late spring through summer, these are the tall stately flowers you looked up to in your grandmother's garden. Does well in cold zones, but not so good in the gulf states where heat and humidity can be a problem.
Plant hollyhocks in a Cottage Garden or as a back border in a perennial garden. They have an impressive effect when planted in a mass planting. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are attracted to the flowers and deer tend to stay away from Hollyhocks. It has no real change in fall color and it will die back for the winter.
Common Questions
Are hollyhocks hard to grow?
Hollyhocks are low-maintenance and easy to grow. They just need fertile soil, plenty of sun, and appropriate spacing and moisture levels to prevent problems with the fungal disease rust.
My hollyhock plants have a sickly appearance, what should I do?
If your hollyhocks appear stunted and feeble, they may be affected by the Puccinia malvacearum rust disease. This disease manifests as yellow or orange spots on the leaves, which later develop into lumps, causing the foliage to wither and fall off. Promptly eliminate the infected plants and dispose of them securely in a sealed bag.
My hollyhock’s leaves are curling, what is wrong?
Curling hollyhock leaves could indicate that the plant is under heat stress due to intense sunlight. To remedy this, consider relocating the plants to a shadier spot or installing a shade cloth for protection. Additionally, adding mulch to the soil can help maintain cooler roots for the plant.
Do I need to deadhead my hollyhock flowers?
Yes, to prolong your bloom season you will need to deadhead spent flowers. Also keeping your plants consistently moist will help encourage a good bloom season.
What are some good companion plants for alcea?
Plants such as salvia, echinacea and shasta daisy all work well with the alcea hollyhock plants.
