ALCEA ROSEA MARS MAGIC / HOLLYHOCK

Introduce a touch of bold elegance to your garden with 'Mars Magic' Alcea rosea (Hollyhock). This striking variety boasts deep red, almost crimson blooms that add drama and color to any sunny garden. Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, or as a statement piece, ‘Mars Magic’ is sure to turn heads with its towering height and vibrant, velvety flowers.

Why Choose 'Mars Magic'?

• Comparison: 'Mars Magic' is distinguished by its rich, dark red flowers, which make it a standout in the hollyhock family. Its deep color contrasts beautifully with lighter blooms, making it a dramatic focal point in your garden.
• Companions: Pairs wonderfully with lighter-colored plants such as white or yellow daisies, purple coneflowers, or lavender. Its bold red flowers also complement ornamental grasses and low-growing groundcovers for added texture.

Key Features:

• Rich Red Blooms: Velvety crimson flowers bloom on tall spikes from mid-summer to fall, adding a touch of bold color and drama to your garden.
• Height & Structure: Reaches up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall, perfect for the back of garden borders or as a vertical accent in sunny spots.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
• Resilient & Hardy: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an easy-to-grow choice for a wide range of garden conditions.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, ‘Mars Magic’ is low maintenance, providing stunning blooms with little effort.

Specifications:

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
• Height: 1.5–1.8 meters | Spread: 45–60 cm.
• Hardiness: Zone 3.

Enhance your garden with Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic', a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that offers rich red blooms and dramatic height, making it the perfect addition to any landscape.