Plant Features
Fiesta Time Alcea Plant features uniquely fringed, rose-pink, fully double flowers that are borne on medium sized plants, making this selection an ideal choice for smaller gardens or container plantings. Known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, these plants will flower in their first year and the flowers open from the bottom of the flower stem to the top. Well-drained soil is a must, especially in winter, for plants to thrive. A biennial.
Common Names: Hollyhock
Companion Planting: Delphinium, Grasses
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread: 20-26 inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color: Magenta, Pink, White
Foliage Color: Green
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Features: Cut Flower
Garden Styles: Butterfly Garden, Container 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
Plant Needs
Sunlight: 6+ hours
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Tolerates: Sandy soil
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring
