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RedCrocus Queeny Mix Hollyhock - Vibrant Garden Bloom, Pollinator Attractor, Perennial Flower, Container Friendly, Cottage & Wildlife Gardens 1 Quart (Pack of 10)

RedCrocus Queeny Mix Hollyhock - Vibrant Garden Bloom, Pollinator Attractor, Perennial Flower, Container Friendly, Cottage & Wildlife Gardens 1 Quart (Pack of 10)

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Queeny Mix' Hollyhock Alcea rosea 'Queeny Mix'

Description

A tall, striking perennial with large, vibrant blooms in a mix of colors. Ideal for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators to your garden. Features lush foliage and a robust growth habit, blooming from mid-summer to early fall.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for cottage gardens, flower borders, and wildlife gardens. Can be used as a focal point or backdrop, providing color and height to garden beds and containers.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Alcea rosea 'Queeny Mix'
  • Common Name: Queeny Mix Hollyhock
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 feet in height with a spread of 24-30 inches. Prefers full sun and attracts pollinators.
  • Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous, coarse foliage
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late summer through early fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Requirements: Full sun for best blooms
  • Attracts Pollinators: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
  • Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor cultivation
  • Container Friendly: Yes, can be grown in large containers
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Contains potentially toxic parts; handle with care
  • Fragrant: Lightly scented blooms
  • Cut Flower: Excellent for bouquets
  • Grows Well With: Sunflowers, nepeta, coneflowers

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Sow seeds directly after the last frost or transplant seedlings in spring. Space plants 24-30 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but well-drained
  • Soil Type: Rich, loamy soil with good drainage
  • Humidity: Average backyard humidity
  • Pruning Instructions: Deadhead faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and cut back after flowering to promote vigour.
  • Winter Care: Mulch in cold zones; may require protection in zones 3-4.
  • Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep; transplant seedlings at same depth.
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-season.
  • Special Care: Supports and staking may be necessary for tall varieties.
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