Pink Hollyhock, also known as Alcea rosea, is a beautiful, tall, spire-like

Amit Kumar01

04-22 20:16

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Pink Hollyhock, also known as Alcea rosea, is a beautiful, tall, spire-like flowering plant with large, double-layered blooms in soft, romantic pink hues. These flowers are perfect for adding vertical interest to garden borders, along fences, or as a backdrop to lower-growing plants.


*Key Features:*


- *Height*: Pink Hollyhock plants can grow up to 1.8-2.4 meters tall.

- *Blooms*: Large, double-layered flowers in soft pink colors, often ruffled and full.

- *Growth Habit*: Biennial or perennial plants with erect, unbranched stems.

- *Sun Requirements*: Full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

- *Soil Requirements*: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil.

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*Growing Pink Hollyhock:*


- *Sowing Time*: Late spring or early summer, or late summer to early fall for optimal growth.

- *Sowing Depth*: 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in the soil.

- *Germination Time*: 10-12 days, depending on soil temperature and light conditions.

- *Care*: Regular watering, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months.


*Where to Buy:*


You can find Pink Hollyhock seeds or plants at online stores like ¹ ² ³:

- *Bluestone Perennials*: Offers Hollyhock Spring Celebrities Pink plants for $14.95 each.

- *Radha Krishna*: Sells Radha Krishna Hollyhock Flower seeds in pink color for ₹180 per packet (100 seeds).

- *New Hill Farms*: Offers 25 Chaters Bright Pink Hollyhock seeds for sale.

- *AllThatGrows*: Sells Hollyhock Double Pink Seeds (50 seeds) for ₹110.

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*Tips and Precautions:*


- Hollyhocks can be susceptible to rust, aphids, and slugs. Regular care and well-spaced planting can help mitigate these issues.

- Provide support for tall plants to prevent damage from wind or rain ⁴.


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