Add striking color and resilience to your garden with Pink and Yellow Futaba Alcea Rosea, a beautiful flowering plant known for its two-toned blooms. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny locations and is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and container planting, making it perfect for gardeners seeking both beauty and easy-care plants.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces vibrant pink and yellow bi-colored blooms
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Drought-tolerant, suitable for low-water gardens
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Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and containers
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, ideal for home gardening
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Annual/perennial flowering plant
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Variety: Futaba Alcea Rosea
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Plant Height: 24–48 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer to early autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions once established
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; reduce watering once plants are established.
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Light Requirement: Full sun promotes strong growth and vibrant blooms.
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Germination Time: 10–21 days under warm conditions (65–75°F).
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Transplanting: Carefully transplant seedlings when 2–3 inches tall to permanent garden locations or containers.
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Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.