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Alcea – Mars Magic Hollyhock
SKU: n/a.From world-class German breeders comes Mars Magic Hollyhock, Alcea rosea. With this fabulous selection, you’ll be entertained with classic scarlet red flowers. Its giant, spectacularly colored blossoms create a solid wall of cheer. Plants will reach 6’ in full sun and moist soil. Wonderful cut flowers. The flowers appear on tall stately stalks over a long time in summer. Plants grow 5-6′ tall, 24″ wide, and prefer full sun. Butterflies and hummingbirds adore it.
A member of the outstanding Spotlight Series of Alcea. For over 18 years, breeders worked to develop a consistent strain of stable, straight color, single-flowered Hollyhocks. Their hard work paid off with the Alcea rosea Spotlight Series.
Unlike other Hollyhocks that are short-lived biennials, Mars Magic Hollyhock is a true perennial, returning year after year.
Plant in full sun. When planting, add a shovel full or two of compost or other organic matter. To get your plants off to a fast start, apply granular starter fertilizer or liquid fertilizer at half-strength. Mulch. For best results, keep well watered, especially when plants are setting up buds and blooming.
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