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Hollyhock 'Summer Carnival'

Alcea rosea

Summer Carnival is a popular variety of Hollyhock, which belongs to the Alcea genus (Alcea rosea 'Summer Carnival').

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Summer Carnival grows as a Biennial and is a Flower. Being a Biennial, it tends to grow best over the course of two years. Summer Carnival is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.52 metres (4.94 feet).

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How to grow Hollyhock 'Summer Carnival'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Summer Carnival is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.

Growing Summer Carnival from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.1 inches (0.25 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Summer Carnival about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Summer Carnival

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Summer Carnival is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Summer Carnival

Hollyhock 'Summer Carnival' information

How long does Summer Carnival take to grow?

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When should I sow Summer Carnival?

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