Hollyhock Ficifolia Seeds – Heirloom Fig-Leaved Perennial
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-7816-HOL-DT
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Hollyhock Ficifolia (Alcea ficifolia), commonly known as the Fig-Leaved Hollyhock or Antwerp Hollyhock, is an exceptional, long-lived heirloom perennial species natively prized for its robust health and striking architectural height. Rising 6–8 feet tall on sturdy, towering spires, it produces large, single, saucer-shaped blossoms in rich shades of yellow, copper, white, pink, and red. Unlike common hollyhocks, its distinct, deeply lobed fig-like foliage boasts superior natural resistance to hollyhock rust, making it a reliable choice for classic cottage gardens and sunny backdrops.
Spécifications
- Plant Name: Hollyhock Ficifolia / Fig-Leaved Hollyhock (Alcea ficifolia)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Ornamental Perennial (frequently blooms first year if started early)
- Color: Mixed tones (glowing yellow, copper, rose pink, cream-white, rich crimson)
- Plant Characteristics: Towering upright spires, large single saucer-shaped flowers, deeply palmately lobed fig-like leaves
- Suitable Space: Cottage garden backdrops, along fences, stone walls, rear of perennial borders
- Season: Summer through Early Autumn Bloom
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late February to March for potential first-year blooms; direct sow outdoors late May after frost hazard passes; or direct sow in autumn (September to October) for strong second-year performance.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; prefers deep, well-draining soil)
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