PHLL091
Russian Yellow
Hollyhock Seeds
Alcea rugosa
Russian Yellow is a sensational biennial or perennial hollyhock which produces large, yellow single flowers from May to September. The healthy, vigorous, heavy flowering plants grow 6-7 ft. tall, and are extremely resistant to rust. Leaves are deeply lobed - the classic hollyhock fig leaf shape. Russian Yellow hollyhock deserves a prominent position in any garden, where hollyhocks are grown. Winter hardy to zone 3.
Growing Russian Yellow Hollyhock Seeds
Plant Hollyhock Seeds: Sow seeds in 2 in. pots or cell packs, press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 70-75° F., germination is in 14-28 days. Can direct sow into prepared seed beds in groups of 3-4 seeds, spaced 2-3 ft. apart. Thin to strongest plant.
Grow Hollyhock: Full sun, part sun in hottest climates. Hollyhock plants perform best in fertile soil with regular moisture. Irrigate from below and provide good air circulation. True perennial hollyhocks noted in description. Most are biennials, or short-lived perennials. Many hollyhocks flower the first season when started early. After flowering cut back plants hard, to within a few in. of the ground. Continue to water and fertilize. Plants repeat bloom in late summer and fall. Single flower hollyhocks attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Hollyhock plants will often self sow.
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