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Polar Star Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Polarstar') is an elegant, tall perennial known for its large, pure white, single blooms that bring a luminous, refreshing presence to garden landscapes. Part of the "Spotlight Series," this variety combines the traditional charm of hollyhocks with improved vigor and disease resistance, especially against rust. Growing up to 5 to 6 feet tall, Polar Star makes a stunning backdrop in borders or cottage gardens, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its striking white flowers not only provide a beautiful contrast to darker blooms but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing both visual appeal and garden health.
Mars Magic Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic') is a vibrant, tall perennial prized for its rich, bright red, saucer-shaped flowers that bloom on sturdy, upright spikes throughout the summer. A member of the "Spotlight Series," this variety is known for its strong, single blooms and improved resistance to rust, making it a more resilient choice for cottage gardens and mixed borders. Reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet, Mars Magic adds bold vertical interest and color, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it as beneficial as it is beautiful.
Purple Rain Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Purpurkerze', often marketed as 'Purple Rain') is a stunning perennial hollyhock variety known for its tall, stately spikes covered in rich, deep purple single blooms. Reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet, it brings bold vertical interest and dramatic color to cottage gardens, back borders, and sunny fences. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with a relatively strong resistance to rust compared to older hollyhock types. Blooming from mid to late summer, Purple Rain attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both a visually striking and ecologically valuable addition to the garden.
Blacknight Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Blacknight') is a striking, tall-growing perennial known for its deep, almost black, maroon-purple blooms that add dramatic contrast to garden borders and cottage-style landscapes. Part of the renowned "Spotlight Series," this hollyhock variety typically reaches heights of 5 to 6 feet and produces single, saucer-shaped flowers on sturdy, upright stems from mid to late summer. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies while also being relatively deer-resistant. Ideal for background planting or along fences and walls, Blacknight Hollyhock combines old-fashioned charm with a bold, modern color.
Sunshine Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Sunshine') is a cheerful and radiant perennial known for its bright, buttery yellow single blooms that bring warmth and light to garden spaces. As part of the "Spotlight Series," it features sturdy, upright stems that can grow 5 to 6 feet tall, making it an excellent choice for the back of borders, along fences, or in cottage-style gardens. Blooming from mid to late summer, Sunshine Hollyhock thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it offers improved resistance to rust compared to older varieties. Its vibrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding both color and ecological value to the landscape.
Radiant Rose Hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Radiant Rose') is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial celebrated for its large, single, rose-pink blooms that brighten garden borders with a cheerful pop of color. Part of the refined "Spotlight Series," this variety features strong, upright stems that can reach 5 to 6 feet tall, making it ideal for adding vertical interest to cottage-style or traditional garden settings. Blooming from mid to late summer, Radiant Rose performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, with improved resistance to rust and other common hollyhock diseases. Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and bees, enhancing both beauty and biodiversity in the landscape.
Queeny Purple Hollyhock flowers are characterized by their stunning deep purple petals that form dense, spiky blooms atop tall, sturdy stems. Each flower boasts a prominent yellow center, adding a striking contrast to its rich hue. These flowers typically bloom in summer, attracting pollinators with their vibrant color and graceful appearance.
Produces large, fully double maroon flowers on tall, well-branched plants in a range of attractive colors. Blooms summer to late summer for extended color in garden beds. Very popular as a background in borders and against fences. Can be used as a backyard cut flower.
Produces large, fully double flowers on tall, well-branched plants in a range of attractive colors. Blooms summer to late summer for extended color in garden beds. Very popular as a background in borders and against fences. Can be used as a backyard cut flower.
Carnival Mix comes in 4 vibrant shades, with big semi- to fully-double flowers that arise all along tall, sturdy stalks beginning just 4 months from sowing. An annual Summer Carnival Hollyhock is a long-blooming, very colorful series so garden-worthy that it received an AAS Award. Tall and stately, it blooms all summer for a rich display of big powderpuff blossoms in every shade of pink, rose, red, and yellow.
