Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities Pink'
Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Pink'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 10-12 inches |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | 1/4 inch deep for seeds |
| Mature size | 24-32 inces x 12-18 inches |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 2-3 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, fertile loamy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - slightly acidic or neutral preferred but adaptable from 5.5 to 7.5 |
| Zones | 3 to 9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | dark green leaves with yellow centers |
| Bloom | red and yellow floral banner blossoms |
| Fruit | Schizocarp |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | seeds sowing or cuttings taking root well in spring |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Both |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Delphinium, Phlox, Shasta Daisy |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Full sun exposure is beneficial; water consistently but avoid excess to prevent issues
Maintenance
Regular deadheading promotes continuous flowering and robust growth, while mulch helps retain moisture without overwatering
Cleanup
Remove spent blooms promptly for a tidy appearance and longer season
Notes
Features striking, upward-facing red and yellow bi-color flowers. Toxic if ingested due to cyanogenic glycosides.