Spotlight™
Alcea rosea 'Spotlight Blacknight'
Hollyhock
Photo Courtesy of Growing Colors
- Single, deep black-purple flowers
- Yellow center
- Flowers on tall, sturdy stalks in mid-summer
- Cultivar is truly perennial—not biennial!!
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Average Water
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: 5-6 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water