Add dramatic height and classic cottage-garden charm to your home garden, boundary walls, or terrace with Hollyhock (Alcea rosea). Known for its tall, stately flower spikes packed with large, papery blooms in rich shades of pink, red, white, yellow, and maroon, this hardy flowering plant thrives in sunny Indian winter and spring gardens while attracting butterflies and bees.
Key Features:
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Tall, Show-Stopping Spikes: Produces upright stalks lined with vibrant, cup-shaped flowers—ideal for garden backdrops, fences, and borders.
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Pollinator Magnet: Naturally attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting pollination across your home garden.
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerates moderate heat and dry spells once established, requiring minimal day-to-day maintenance.
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Container & Garden Friendly: Thrives in open garden beds, raised beds, or deep, sturdy grow bags (12″x12″ or 15″x15″) to support its tall root system.
Quick Growing Guide:
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily).
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Soil: Loose, well-draining, fertile loamy soil enriched with organic compost.
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Sowing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep; keep soil lightly moist until germination (7–14 days). Space plants 12–18 inches apart and provide light staking in windy spots.
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Blooming Time: Begins flowering in approximately 80–100 days after sowing; deadheading spent blooms encourages prolonged flowering.
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