‘Spring Celebrities Crimson’ | Alcea Rosea (2 Litre)
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Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' is a captivating and vibrant perennial cultivar cherished for its towering flower spikes and stunning crimson-red blossoms. As a member of the Hollyhock family, this variety stands out with its robust and upright growth, making it an impressive addition to any garden or landscape. 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' is celebrated for its long-lasting, showy flowers that attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to garden biodiversity. With its rich crimson color and ability to add vertical interest, this cultivar is an ideal choice for creating striking focal points, borders, and cottage-style gardens.
Why We Like It:
- Stunning Crimson-Red Flowers: Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' boasts eye-catching and rich crimson-red blossoms, elevating the beauty of any garden landscape.
- Tall and Towering Growth: This cultivar's robust and upright growth habit creates an impressive and vertical presence in the garden, adding a sense of grandeur.
- Pollinator Attractant: 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' attracts essential pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting garden biodiversity and ecological balance.
What to Know:
- Sun and Soil Requirements: Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' thrives in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil, and it appreciates a sheltered location.
- Watering Needs: Regular watering during the growing season is essential for optimal growth, and providing adequate moisture helps prevent drought stress.
- Pruning Guidelines: Removing spent flower spikes after blooming promotes a tidy appearance and encourages potential reblooming.
- Biennial Nature: Hollyhocks are typically biennial, meaning they complete their life cycle over two years, with the first year focused on vegetative growth and the second year devoted to flowering and seed production.
- Self-Seeding: 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' may self-seed, leading to new seedlings. Gardeners should consider this potential for natural propagation.
Flower Color:
- The flowers of Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' enchant with their captivating and rich crimson-red hue.
Flowering Months:
- June, July, August
Height and Spread:
- When fully grown, Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Crimson' reaches a height of approximately 120 to 150 centimeters, with a spread of about 45 to 60 centimeters.
