'Fiesta Time' Hollyhock (Alcea)
Perennial
- Double flowers have bright pink centers with fringed edges!
- Low maintenance perennial that easily establishes colonies.
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 3' tall and 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
Hollyhocks (or Alcea) have long been an old-fashioned cottage garden staple. This sun-loving classic boasts vibrant flowers, tall stems, and prominent lower foliage, which makes quite a statement in the landscape. Hollyhocks are easy to grow in rich soil and are fairly low maintenance, only requiring a heavy trim after flowering. Even near black walnut trees, hollyhocks manage to find a way to shine. Plant it as a specimen or in masses for a tall wall of color that will never cease to impress.
Details
Common name: Hollyhock
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 3’ X 18-24"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Mid-Summer
Bloom time: Mid-Summer
Features: Proven winners, juglone tolerant, pollinator friendly
Uses: Border, mass plantings
How to Grow
Light: Full sun
Water: Average, keep well-watered until established, once established they can tolerate some drought.
Spacing: 24 inches
Fertilizing: Hollyhocks benefit from light fertilizer in the spring.
Winterizing: Prune back 6-8 inches above the ground before over-wintering. Additional mulching is optional. Hollyhocks are typically treated as a biennial or a short-lived perennial.
Maintenance & Pruning: Prune back after flowering to 6-8 inches above the ground. Stalking may be required in high wind locations.
Other: Hollyhocks are great self-seeders and can form colonies in the garden.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
A few rough looking leaves, but overall healthy
I ordered and received 2 of the Fiesta Time Hollyhocks. One of them has been blooming for months. The other has never bloomed. The plant is healthy though.
Vickie
It’s thriving right now ! Can’t wait for it to bloom !
My plant came in beautiful shape and is doing very well! It is about to bloom. I am more than delighted with my purchase.
This is my first time giving hollyhock a go being I wanted to attract painted lady butterflies. I was right in choosing one from your sight because it came decently sized and very healthy. I think I'm already starting to get a couple of buds a week after it has been put in the ground! Looking forward to seeing how this grows and what it attracts
First time planting hollyhocks. I am in zone 7 so I hope they return next year. The plants arrived healthy and in one piece. They were packaged well. So far, all my plants from Great Gardens did not disappoint.
Arrived timely and in good condition
Good root systems and healthy tops. Ready to go in the garden very happy with all purchases and certainly will be back.
Plants arrived in a timely fashion, and looked good. But now, a few weeks later, not quite dead —a couple of tiny little green leaves are showing. I did plant in June, and the plant was soon, but not immediately, subject hot, hot weather and then to a hail storm. Still watering daily. I did let the plants get acclimated to the climate before I planted them. I’m not sure if I, in combination with the climate, are to blame, but I’ve had similar luck with other Great Garden plants; coneflowers, to be specific. Maybe some cautionary notes and further instructions would be appropriate.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. As mentioned in our previous relpy, our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
My hollyhocks came in such great shape. They seemed mature and so strong. I thought I was re-ordering from great garden, but actually ordered from someone else and the difference was amazing. I will never order from that company again and I will only order from great garden.
After a few days of acclimation, I planted my hollyhocks far enough apart for good ventilation and with the hope of getting some spread. I have been fighting a vicious case of rust and am in a wait & see mode to see if I have it under control. None of the other plants in that area are displaying rust.
My hollyhocks are thriving. Can’t wait for them to bloom.
I’ve ordered from other online nurseries with some disappointments. Your packaging is the best I’ve seen!
My fiesta time Hollyhock has been thriving since I got it about 2 months ago. I ordered other holkyhocks from another site at the same time and this Fiesta Time is quadruple their size now. It is also the only one blooming - and blooming it is! It’s beautiful and healthy.
Arrived in excellent condition and (she) Christina has not disappointed me!! She is named after my grandmother because this flower graced her yard, a childhood memory for me. Just a heads up the more sun the more she grows and blooms. And they (neighbors/friends) said hollyhocks are not suited for zone 9 FLORIDA
Very beautiful!
From shopping, paying to easy shipment and the quality of the products that arrived I am totally sold on Great Garden Plants. Thank you!
Beautiful hollyhock flowers, small size plant but very resilient. Planted it in full sun and started blooming right away.
Sturdy, healthy plant that is high as an elephants eye right now!
I planted these along with a couple other varieties I ordered from this website that are also deer resistant. No problem with the other varieties, but these lasted less than 12 hours before the deer took them all the way down to the ground.
Hi Dean!
Unfortunately, like you observed, this 'Fiesta Time' Hollyhock is not considered one of our deer-resistant plants. We do offer a collection of Deer-resistant plants on our website that are great for keeping deer away for the next time you shop for your garden. In the mean time, contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plant. If you are within our 60-day guarantee, we will be able to take care of those plants for you! https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/deer-resistant
When do you plant them? I’m in way north Michigan.
Spring is probably going to be the best time to plant hollyhocks. That will give the plant plenty of time to get established before cold winter weather arrives.
Do holly hocks only bloom for 2 years ?
Hi! Thank you for contacting us. Hollyhocks are typically treated as a biennial or a short-lived perennial, however, they are great self-seeders and can form colonies in the garden.