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Bring bold color and vintage charm to your garden with Alcea rosea (Red Hollyhock).
Known for its tall, striking flower spikes and deep red blooms, this classic cottage garden favorite adds dramatic vertical beauty to borders, fences, and sunny corners.
?? Features:
?? Rich red blossoms ?a full, velvety petals that bloom in clusters along tall stems.
?? Up to 50% germination rate ?a easy to grow from seed, ideal for home gardens.
?? Loves sunlight ?a thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
?? Long bloom season ?a from early summer through fall.
?? Pollinator-friendly ?a attracts butterflies and bees.
? Add timeless elegance and romantic color to your garden ?a let the Red Hollyhock bloom tall and proud.
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow Hollyhock Red in spring, fall where it can receive full sun. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 10-14 days.
Grow plants to about 180cm and plan for blooms in about 2nd year.
Best suited to USDA zones 3A-8A. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
They are very pretty!
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