- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 5 - 6 Feet
- Width 1.5 - 2 Feet
- Growing Zones 3-8
From the esteemed English plant breeders, Thompson & Morgan, comes this beautiful deep pink, cerise colored hollyhock that has a deep purple bullseye in the center and is...a perennial! Yes! A perennial hollyhock, every cottage gardener's dream comes true. Not a reseeding biennial where you get the plant the first year and then flowers the next year. First year, every year, these beautiful hollyhocks give you gorgeous blooms every summer. You have got to purchase this for your garden this year!
Alcea rosea is the most common hollyhock to be found in gardens all over the country. Native to Asia, they grow in Zones 3-8. Traditionally understood to be biennials, hollyhocks Halo Series - Cerise is a perennial, flowering the first year and returning each year. Growing in all but the hottest southern portions of the United States, this lovely hollyhock is cold winter tolerant and lightly drought tolerant, making it a perfect choice for Northern, Midwest and MidSouth gardens and westward, and including the East Coast of the United States. Truly a gift from the British to the Americas!
Halo Series Cerise Hollyhock Care
Hollyhocks prefer full sun, at least 6 hours a day, and moist well-draining soil. Plant your hollyhock where it will receive the proper amount of sun and will have good air circulation to help in prevention of hollyhock rust, a common disease that plagues hollyhocks. Clean up all debris and remove all damaged or diseased leaves immediately. When first planted, add a slow release fertilizer to the soil, or amend the soil with good quality well composted organic material. Water frequently during dry periods. They prefer a soil pH of 5.8 to 6.2 for best performance.
Deadheading is not necessary as the spent blooms will drop off. You will probably find yourself pulling off spent blooms anyway, and it will not harm the plant to do so. After the bloom season has ended in the fall, cut the plant down to a couple inches from the ground. In harsh winter areas, mulch with a good quality pine mulch to protect the root zone. These lovely perennials are especially effective when planted in great quantities and wildlife really appreciate them. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds will especially appreciate you for giving them these flowers to feed off of.
Halo Series Cerise Hollyhock Spacing
Space your hollyhocks about 18 to 24 inches apart to aid in good air circulation. These tall beauties can reach up to 72 inches and grow to 24 inches wide. As beautiful as these are in an informal cottage garden or massed out in your landscape, they are equally beautiful as cut flowers, so plant enough to allow you to bring some of that beauty into your home.
Halo Series Cerise Hollyhock Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Mature Width: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Shade: Cerise |
| Seasonal Interest: Early Summer Mid Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Cut Flower Dried Flower Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Alcea rosea 'Cerise' |
- SKU:
- ALCHC
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations