Description
HOLLYHOCK ‘CRÈME DE CASSIS’ (Alcea rosea)
Transplant | Late May – August | Biennial
A stunning old-fashioned hollyhock with soft cream petals brushed in rich raspberry-purple, creating a beautiful watercolor effect. This first-year blooming biennial grows an impressive 6–8 feet tall, bringing dramatic vertical interest to cottage gardens while attracting bees and hummingbirds.
Growing Details
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Plant spacing: 18–24″
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Full sun
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Frost hardy
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Grows 6–8′ tall
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Prefers well-drained soil
Garden Companionship
Best planted with: Delphiniums, foxgloves, snapdragons, and other cottage garden flowers
Benefits: Tall blooms attract pollinators and hummingbirds while adding height, structure, and layered beauty to garden beds
Avoid planting near: Overcrowded areas with poor airflow, which can encourage rust and other fungal issues
Pro Growing Tips
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Provide support or plant near fences where tall flower spikes can grow upright
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Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
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Plants may self-seed and return in favorable garden conditions
Pre-order now for elegant, pollinator-friendly plants timed perfectly for late-spring planting.
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