Alcea rosea 'Las Vegas' 5.5in- Hollyhock
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Photo Credit: Jelitto Staudensamen
Description Credit: Walters Gardens
Available April 2023
Common Name: Fig Leaf Hollyhock
“Like the bright colorful lights of Las Vegas”, this mixed color strain of fig leaf hollyhocks bears large, saucer-shaped flowers in unique shades of red, copper, chestnut brown, yellow, pink, and white over a long period beginning in early summer.
This hardy species of hollyhock has decorative lobed leaves that are borne all the way up the stems, leaving little bare stem at the base. ‘Las Vegas’ is a bit shorter than the species, standing about 5-6 feet tall in bloom.
The breeder, Jelitto, claims this new hybrid should live longer than the typical biennial hollyhocks. It is possibly hardier than zone 3.
Hollyhocks provide excellent architectural height in the garden and make good backdrops for lower growing perennials. Try growing them in the cottage garden style by planting them up against a wall or picket fence. Though their stalks are very strong, they may need to be staked if they are planted in a windy site.
Hollyhocks prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate short periods of drought. They need full sun to really perform in the landscape.
Height:
5.0-6.0 Feet
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3-9
Flower Color:
Multicolored
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) to Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Garden Style:
Cottage
Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant
Cut Flower
Cut Foliage
Dried Flower
Mass Planting
Specimen
Focal Point
