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Black Watch
(The Watchman) - Alcea rosea var. nigra - Biennial; This heirloom variety
was grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Flowers actually have a deep
burgundy color. Makes an attractive and eye-catching backdrop to any garden.
Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 7ft.
| #118 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds |
Chaters
Double - Alcea rosea - Biennial; Tall spikes covered with huge double camillia-like
flowers - a real show-off. Full sun; Hardy to -50F (-45C); height:
7ft.
| #120 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds |
Creme de
Cassis - Alcea rosea - Perennial; This pretty variety has purple-black
blooms with contrasting veins. Single, Semi-double and double blooms
are produced on the same plant. Quite a showy selection. Full
sun; Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 5ft.
| #1374 Packet $2.50, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P1374 Plant 3in pot $6.00 |
Old-Fashioned
Single Mixed (Outhouse hollyhock) - Alcea rosea - Biennial; These lovely
heirlooms were commonly used to disguise outhouses. Tall spikes of varying
color (yellow, pink, red, purple) form a tall screen or backdrop. Full
sun; Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 7ft.
| #119 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds |
Peaches
& Dreams - Alcea rosea - Biennial; Double peach-colored
blooms on 5-6 stalks. Lovely garden backdrop or a specimen.
Full sun; Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 6ft..
| #412 Packet $2.50, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P412 Plant 3in pot $6.00 |
Russian Hollyhock
- Alcea rugosa - Perennial; Native to the Ukraine, this variety has
large single yellow blooms on strong tough stalks and deeply lobed green
leaves. Resistant to rust. Hardy to -50F (-45C); height:
6ft.
| #3421 Packet $2.50, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #P3421 Plant 3in pot $6.00 |
Summer
Carnival Mix - Alcea rosea - Annual or Biennial; Double 4in. blooms
on 4-5 foot stalks. This variety will often bloom in 4 months from
seed. Full sun; Hardy to -50F (-45C); height: 5ft.
| #411 Packet $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds |
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