Alcea Summer Carnival 1 qt
Alcea Summer Carnival 1 qt
Summer Carnival Hollyhock
Mix of double blooms adding vertical charm to gardens
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Large double or semi-double ruffled blooms on plants growing to 5' tall. Old fashioned, cottage garden plant good for the back of the border. Hollyhocks are usually short-lived perennials, but will re-seed.
Botanical Name- Alcea Summer Carnival
Pronunciation- AL-see-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- 1 qt
Bloom Color- Rose, apricot, yellow, pink
Bloom Time- Early Summer
Companion Plants- Phlox paniculata 'David' (cottage style, complementary blooms)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (swallowtails, painted ladies), hummingbirds occasionally
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP47B
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms; fertilize lightly in spring and stake tall varieties.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut down to the ground in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) once in early spring; moderate feeding need. Adding compost in clay soil helps drainage and provides additional nutrients.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Hollyhock rust, Japanese beetles
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