Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple'

Hollyhock


Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple' - Hollyhock from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • 1st Dwarf Hollyhock
  • Large, frilly edged purple flowers
  • Sturdy stems
  • Blooms mid-late summer
Award Winning
Award Winning
Container
Container
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer
Average Water
Average Water

Large, showy, cup-shaped flowers on tall upright spikes.  Rough textured, heart-shaped leaves.  Flowers come in a range of colors and mixes.  Most hollyhocks are biennials which self seed readily and will perform like a perennial once established in the garden.  Loved by the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies!



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Hollyhocks prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.  Plant against fence or building or ensure staking if planted in windy location.


Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 10 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Award Winning
  • Container

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Alcea

Common Name: Hollyhock

Large, showy, cup-shaped flowers on tall upright spikes.  Rough textured, heart-shaped leaves.  Flowers come in a range of colors and mixes.  Most hollyhocks are biennials which self seed readily and will perform like a perennial once established in the garden.  Loved by the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies!