HOLLYHOCK - HENRY VIII - Red (Alcea rosea 'Red')

Hollyhock - Henry VIII Red (Alcea rosea 'Red') $11.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 5-7 feet • Spread: 18-24 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Fall (July-September) • Colors: Rich red • Flower Size: 4-5 inch double blooms ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 24 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Pollen source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Hummingbirds: Attracted to red blooms • Beneficial Insects: Garden habitat 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Stake tall stems • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Cut back dead stalks 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: White Hollyhocks Delphiniums Shasta Daisies Tall Phlox ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Double flowers • Historic variety • Vertical accent • Self-seeding • Traditional cottage plant 💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden. 🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for back of borders and along fences.