Hollyhock - Henry VIII Pink (Alcea rosea) $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: Soft pink • 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: Occasional visitor • 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:
Red Hollyhocks
Delphiniums
Lavender
Russian Sage
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Double flowers • Historic variety • Cottage garden classic • Self-seeding • Romantic color
💚 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 along walls.