Alcea Ficifolia

Members of this series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer. Each displays a prominent, contrasting lighter or darker colored halo in the center of the flower.

The Alcea rosea Spotlight Series was introduced by Jelitto in 2010 with multiple single color strains including deep black-purple, red, pink, yellow, and white. For over 18 years, Jelitto worked to develop a consistent strain of stable, straight color,...

The Alcea rosea Spotlight Series was introduced by Jelitto in 2010 with multiple single color strains including deep black-purple, red, pink, yellow, and white. For over 18 years, Jelitto worked to develop a consistent strain of stable, straight color,...

Members of this series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer. Each displays a prominent, contrasting lighter or darker colored halo in the center of the flower.

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.

Members of this series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer. Each displays a prominent, contrasting lighter or darker colored halo in the center of the flower.

The shorter height of 'Fiesta Time' makes it more suitable to courtyard gardens and containers than its taller cousins. This is a first year flowering perennial. This vibrant seed selection produces relatively short spikes of double, cerise pink, fringed...

Keep at 35-40°F for 3 weeks or so, then at 60-70°F until setting out. Diseases & Pests: Avoid fungal problems by spacing plants properly and planting them in a location that receives good air flow.

An antique variety which was grown by Jefferson at Monticello. Growing Directions: Spacing: 2' Tip: Provide air circulation to discourage disease. Glowing with the deepest maroon color, these saucer-shaped single flowers look lovely paired with red hollyhocks...

Space about 1.5-2' apart. Staking is encouraged. 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.

Outlandish Rose Gerard wrote about the hollyhock in the 1600's. Growing Directions: Spacing: 2' Tip: Provide air circulation to discourage disease, or spray organic fungicide weekly.

* A nutritious starch is obtained from the root. * The red anthocyanin constituent of the flowers is used as a litmus. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals. * It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before,...

* A nutritious starch is obtained from the root. * The red anthocyanin constituent of the flowers is used as a litmus. * A refreshing tea is made from the flower petals. * It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before,...

It is a wonderful new array of pastels to add to the garden. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. Raspberry Frosted Peaches The Peaches ‘n Dreams Hollyhock, 'Alcea rosea', has double, creamy-peach...

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.

The plants will then wilt on the surface due to the freezing temperatures of winter, later returning the following spring. Growing Conditions Hollyhock plants will enjoy an area of full sunlight for the majority of the day.

Single blooms of white, light pink, pinkish-red, magenta and burgundy. Self-seeding biennial, 6-9 feet tall. OUTHOUSE HOLLYHOCK - HEIRLOOM Alcea rosea This classic variety has graced outbuildings on farmsteads for over a century.

Appears black on overcast days, but will have a hint of red in the bright sun. Seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. NIGRA HOLLYHOCK - HEIRLOOM Alcea rosea Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, but mentioned even earlier by John Parkinson in 1629, who...

The lofty spires on our Hollyhock plants are covered with large, frilled flowers in stunningly beautiful colors. They are Royal Horticultural Society prize winners. Color wall in your garden.

They are winter hardy to zone 3. Zones 3 to 8 begin blooming mid to late summer. They also grow well in clay soil, but do not grow well in a soil that is too rich. They are drought-tolerant, but bloom better in moist soil.This cottage garden staple is...

Blooms the second year and easily re-seeds. Learn How to Grow Hollyhocks here. Thin seedlings 18- to 36-inches apart and water as needed. Plants are vulnerable to several insect and disease problems.

If you must use a spray of water, direct the spray at the ground and water early in the day so that the leaves that get wet will dry completely before sundown.Make sure the plants have good air circulation.

Does best in full sun to part shade in rich, moist but well-drained soil—locations that are soggy or that are wet in the wintertime are highly unfavorable. Avoid powdery mildew and leaf spot with proper spacing in a location that has good air circulation.

Space about 1.5-2' apart. What You'll Grow Plant: Clumping rosettes of green, lance-to-ovate shaped leaves, with the largest leaves at the bottom, decreasing in size moving up the flower stalks.

Does best in full sun to part shade in rich, moist but well-drained soil—locations that are soggy or that are wet in the wintertime are highly unfavorable. Avoid powdery mildew and leaf spot with proper spacing in a location that has good air circulation.

Does best in full sun to part shade in rich, moist but well-drained soil—locations that are soggy or that are wet in the wintertime are highly unfavorable. Avoid powdery mildew and leaf spot with proper spacing in a location that has good air circulation.

Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis names the genus (Hibiscus) and species of the plant (Rosa sinensis). Types of plants within the genus include shrubs, trees, annuals and perennials. Nearly all of these flowers are bisexual, meaning they contain both male and female...