Alcea

For over 18 years, Jelitto worked to develop a consistent strain of stable, straight color, single flowered Hollyhocks. Other than their fabulous blossoms, one of the best traits about this series is that the plants are truly perennial, not biennial.

These varieties were selected and hybridized over many generations for their large, single, bicolor flowers. Members of this series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer.

Each variety displays a prominent, contrasting lighter or darker colored halo in the center of the flower. Per the breeder, they are hardy perennials. From the breeding work of Thompson & Morgan comes this series of Hollyhock, whose members were selected...

These varieties were selected and hybridized over many generations for their large, single, bicolor flowers. Members of this series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer.

This is a first year flowering perennial. Feel free to grow hollyhocks under Black Walnut trees; they are tolerant of the toxic juglone that is emitted through the trees' roots. This vibrant seed selection produces relatively short spikes of double, cerise...

Flowering: Yellow saucer-shaped flowers along the stems. Perfect for any cottage garden, be it classic or modern. Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown seed pods containing the seeds; self-sows.

Rich, moist soil. Biennial to short lived perennial.Sowing Directions: Depth: Surface to 1/8” Flat temp: 35-40F for 10 days, then 60-70F Sprout time: 13-25 days Tip: Sow indoors in pots 6-8 wks before planting out, or sow outdoors in spring to midsummer.

Keep at 35-40°F for 10 days, then at 60-70°F until setting out after frost. Diseases & Pests: Avoid fungal problems by spacing plants properly and planting them in a location that receives good air flow.

Be sure to keep moist. Fun Fact The genus name Alcea is Latin for the Green word alkaia, for a type of mallow. Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown seed pods containing the seeds; self-sows.

This selection certainly fits his description. Frilly, fluffy double blooms in apricot with raspberry veining. Midsummer bloom. Biennial to short lived perennial.Sowing Directions: Depth: Surface to 1/8 inch Flat temp: 35-40F for 10 days, then 60-70 degrees...

* The flowers are demulcent, diuretic and emollient. They are useful in the treatment of chest complaints. * The plants are easily grown from seed, and readily self-seed. * A fibre obtained from the stems is used in papermaking.

* The flowers are demulcent, diuretic and emollient. They are useful in the treatment of chest complaints. * The plants are easily grown from seed, and readily self-seed. * A fibre obtained from the stems is used in papermaking.

Be sure to keep moist. Fun Fact The genus name Alcea is Latin for the Green word alkaia, for a type of mallow. Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown seed pods containing the seeds; self-sows.

The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature (4-6') and is biennial in nature. Although they are short lived, they reseed themselves. * Double Creamy Peach Flowers * 6'-8' Biennial Plant * Thrives in Full Sun

Use this plant for a dense hedge of season-long color. Great sturdy stalks that won't fall over. The shortest Alcea rosea and the first purple available as a single color.

Although the plants are for the most part fairly healthy and will look beautiful in your garden. To increase your drainage, we recommend adding a light compost to any areas that consist of hard, compact soil.

Years ago, refined ladies just looked for the hollyhocks and didn't have to ask where the outhouse was. My mom planted them out by our trash barrel. I plant mine next to a fence. Blooms the second year in the North or first year in more moderate, long-seasoned...

Plant next to a white fence for a spectacular contrast. Self-seeding biennial, 5-6 feet tall. Prefers full sun to partial shade and rich, moist soil. Planting Instructions: Sow outdoors just beneath the surface of the soil one week before last frost.

24 plants will give you an 18 to 27 ft. Typically, biennial, allow the seeds to fall, and the clump will persist and return for years to come. Color wall in your garden. Plant several packs to create that mass color effect.

Staking is required and cultivars can reach heights of 2 to 9 feet. Hollyhocks are drought-resistant.Hollyhocks require full sun for most of the day. It graces gardens throughout the United States and in other countries.

Sow outdoors just beneath the soil surface 1- to 2-weeks before the last frost of spring. (Biennial) CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Thin seedlings 18- to 36-inches apart and water as needed. Planting and Growing Tips: Perfect for adding vertical interest to gardens,...

Below are some hollyhock rust treatments to try. At this point, the stems may also develop spots. Although the plant may not die, you may want to put hollyhocks with rust fungus out of their misery because of the severe disfigurement.Does hollyhock rust...

Seeds: These plants are sterile and therefore do not produce viable seed. When to Cut: When about half of the florets have opened Fun Fact This hybrid was developed by Dutch breeder Maarten van der Sar and was named for his wife.

May not come true to type. When to Cut: When about half of the florets have opened Fun Fact The genus name Digitalis comes from the Latin digitus, meaning finger, in reference the flower shape; their appearance is similar to that of the tips of a glove.

Seeds: This hybrid is sterile and therefore does not produce seed--it puts most of its energy into flower production. When to Cut: When about half of the florets have opened Fun Fact The genus name Digitalis comes from the Latin digitus, meaning finger,...

Seeds: This hybrid is sterile and therefore does not produce seed--it puts most of its energy into flower production. When to Cut: When about half of the florets have opened Fun Fact The genus name Digitalis comes from the Latin digitus, meaning finger,...

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