{"title":"Alcea (Hollyhock)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcea, commonly known as Hollyhock, is one of the most desirable garden plants. It should be planted in full sun and, if placed in a protected location, need not be staked. With the exception of our Perennial Singles, varieties offered are officially biennials, but we find that under favorable conditions they will persist for a number of years. (In the South, Hollyhocks are best treated as biennials, —planted in fall for bloom in the spring.) Grow in average, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alcea-perennial-singles","title":"Alcea Perennial Singles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mixture of large-flowered Alcea hybrids replaces the Singles strain we offered for many years because the hybrids are substantially more perennial. They owe their durability to one of their parents, \u003cem\u003eA. ficifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, a long-lived Siberian species with Fig-like foliage. In all other respects, these are the traditional Hollyhocks, whose towering spikes of huge (4–5\") blooms are one of summer's greatest pleasures. Colors run from white to pale yellow to pink and burgundy, and plants reach heights of 6–8'. Hollyhocks will never outlive Peonies, but the plants from this Perennial Mixture carry on long after their biennial cousins are gone. \u003cem\u003eExclusive\u003c\/em\u003e. Our mix is sold in multiples of 3 to provide a sampling of the full color range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe common Hollyhock is one of the most desirable garden plants nature ever invented. Alcea should be planted in full sun and, if placed in a protected location, might not need to be staked. Flowering begins in June here and continues into August. Rust, a fungus that appears as orange-brown spotting on the leaves, can sometimes be a problem, but seems to have little effect on the vigor of the plant. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants. If necessary, treat with applications of Neem Oil or sulfur starting early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Alcea, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978908582041,"sku":"0021410-F","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/41877.jpg?v=1782072435"},{"product_id":"alcea-rosea-chaters-double-white","title":"Alcea rosea Chater's Double White","description":"\u003cp\u003eHollyhocks at the peak of bloom are a sight to behold. \u003cem\u003eAlcea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chater's Double White', a pure white variety of our longtime favorite mix of doubles, offers perfect, powder puff flowers -- ideal swaying at the back of informal borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe common Hollyhock is one of the most desirable garden plants nature ever invented. Alcea should be planted in full sun and, if placed in a protected location, might not need to be staked. Flowering begins in June here and continues into August. Rust, a fungus that appears as orange-brown spotting on the leaves, can sometimes be a problem, but seems to have little effect on the vigor of the plant. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants. If necessary, treat with applications of Neem Oil or sulfur starting early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Alcea, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978908680345,"sku":"0021416-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/21407.jpg?v=1782072435"},{"product_id":"alcea-rosea-nigra","title":"Alcea rosea 'Nigra'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe heard about stunning \u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nigra' for years before stumbling on it at the Montreal Botanic Garden. The form is the classic single Hollyhock, but the color is a maroon so deep it looks black. It makes a riveting presence in the garden, providing a dark backdrop for soft shades and blending perfectly with bolder hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe common Hollyhock is one of the most desirable garden plants nature ever invented. Alcea should be planted in full sun and, if placed in a protected location, might not need to be staked. Flowering begins in June here and continues into August. Rust, a fungus that appears as orange-brown spotting on the leaves, can sometimes be a problem, but seems to have little effect on the vigor of the plant. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants. If necessary, treat with applications of Neem Oil or sulfur starting early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Alcea, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978908745881,"sku":"0021444-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/30532.jpg?v=1782072438"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/collections\/36508.jpg?v=1783794528","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/collections\/alcea-hollyhock.oembed","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}