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Creme de Cassis Alcea Plant

12.99
  • - Hollyhock
  • - Height: 5-10 feet
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: July-September
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Creme de Cassis Alcea Plant
Plant Features

Creme de Cassis Alcea Plants command attention with its 3-4-inch-wide flowers that open to display a yellow eye surrounded by a berry-colored nucleus, striating out to creamy white, slightly ruffled edges. With this variety you may find both single and semi-double blooms on a single stem! Hollyhocks are long-blooming perennials that grow well in full sun locations. Plants tolerate a range of soil conditions and some light shade but will not tolerate wet soils. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies while keeping away the rabbits and deer. Tolerates black walnut trees.

Our Alcea Plants are grown with great care, free from harmful pesticides, making them safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be planted spring, summer, or fall

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply and regularly during the establishment period
  • - Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings once established

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring
  • - Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can cause excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers

Pruning and Training:

  • - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
  • - Cut back stems to the base in late fall after flowering has finished
  • - Consider staking tall plants to prevent them from toppling in windy conditions

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Monitor for common pests like Japanese beetles and aphids
  • - Keep an eye out for rust, a common fungal issue with hollyhocks; remove affected leaves and provide good air circulation

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from mid-summer to early fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Can tolerate light shade, especially in hot climates, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Tolerates heat and humidity; prefers cooler nights

Companion Plants for Alcea:

  • - Delphinium: Their tall, spiky blooms create a stunning vertical contrast with Alcea
  • - Lupine: Adds additional height and a variety of colors to the garden
  • - Foxglove: Complements Alcea's stature and attracts pollinators
  • - Echinacea: Their daisy-like flowers provide a textural contrast with Alcea’s larger blooms
  • - Campanula: Adds a delicate touch with its bell-shaped flowers
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 20-24 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features Cut Foliage and Stems
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture, Water Conservation
Critter Resistance Deer
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Excellent plants

All of the Hollyhocks arrived in good shape. They are growing well and I look forward to enjoying them when they bloom.

From Sarah | July 18, 2019


Hollyhock

Had some black spots on foliage. Watching and waiting for new growth. It will be a long wait for blooms next spring but I know it will be worth it.
GrowJoy: Let us know if they don't pop out of it.


From Habiba | June 28, 2019


Gorgeous Alcea!

First season this gorgeous plant's foliage took off & spread about 1 1/2' wide. The flowering stalk was about 15' high with tons of flowers. I've never seen anything so beautiful! It bloomed til end of October. It's April 17th and it already is spreading very nicely. I have 2 more that I can't wait to see they really add a nice flavor to the garden.

From Andrea | April 17, 2012


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