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Alcea Spotlight 'Purple Rain'

Pot Size
Colour
Depp Purple

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Hollyhocks have been grown in gardens for centuries, their tall spikes of satiny, crepe-textured flowers making a fine display in mid-summer. They were usually relegated to the back of a sunny border, with something in front to hide their bare lower stems. However this is no longer necessary with this new strain. This selection features tall spikes of large, old-fashioned single flowers in purple-black with a yellow eye over a low mound of foliage. Flowers appear the first season. Cut plants back to 8 inches after blooming. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. The Spotlight series was bred and introduced by Jelitto Seeds of Germany.

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USDA Zones: 3 -9

 

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist

Care Level
  Easy


Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Deep Purple

Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer

Foliage Color
  Light Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen

Flower Head Size
  Very Large

Height
   150-180 cm
   59-70 inches

Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium


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