Hollyhock - The watchman (Alcea Rosea 'Watchman')
Regular price $11.99 Save $-11.99Hollyhock - The Watchman (Alcea rosea 'Watchman') $11.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Fall (July-September) • Colors: Deep maroon-black • Flower Size: 4-5 inch single blooms
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Major pollen source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Hummingbirds: Occasional visitor • Beneficial Insects: Shelter and food
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Stake tall stems • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Cut back dead stalks
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
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Delphiniums
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Foxglove
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Russian Sage
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Tall Verbena
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Dramatic dark flowers • Vertical accent • Biennial or short-lived perennial • Self-seeding • Heritage variety
💚 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. Perfect for back of borders and