Add vertical charm and striking color to your garden with Red Hollyhock Alcea, a tall and elegant flowering plant producing vibrant red blooms. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in borders, cottage gardens, and along fences, making it ideal for gardeners seeking hardy, low-maintenance, and visually stunning flowers.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces tall spikes of vibrant red flowers
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Drought-tolerant and hardy, suitable for varied garden conditions
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Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and fence lines
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, perfect for home gardening
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Attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest to any garden
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Biennial/perennial flowering plant
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Variety: Red Hollyhock Alcea
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Plant Height: 4–8 feet
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Bloom Season: Summer
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering: Low to moderate; tolerant of dry conditions
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Use 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 and airflow.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
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Light Requirement: Full sun promotes healthy growth and vibrant flowers.
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Germination Time: 10–21 days under warm conditions (65–75°F).
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 3–4 inches tall to permanent locations.
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Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.
