Alcea ficifolia Las Vegas

Alcea ficifolia Las Vegas Seeds

Bring the vibrant lights of Las Vegas to your garden with Alcea ficifolia ‘Las Vegas’ seeds! This splendid mixture of Fig-leaf Hollyhocks offers a unique color palette of single, saucer-shaped flowers in shades ranging from rich chestnut brown and fiery red to soft pink, pure white, and sunny yellow to warm copper and apricot.

Unlike traditional hollyhocks, ‘Las Vegas’ boasts excellent rust resistance and attractive, fig-like foliage that beautifully adorns its sturdy stems right up to the blooms.

Key Features of Alcea ficifolia ‘Las Vegas’:

• Brilliant Color Mixture: Unique shades of chestnut brown, red, pink, white, yellow, copper, and apricot in single blooms.
• Rust Tolerant: Offers better resistance to common hollyhock rust.
• Attractive Fig-like Foliage: Distinctive, lobed green leaves that cover the stems.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers from early summer to fall, often in the first year.
• Sturdy Upright Growth: Reaches a height of 5-6 feet with strong stems.
• Perennial Hardy to Zone 3: Enjoy this beauty for years to come in many climates.
• Excellent for Borders: Adds impressive vertical interest and vibrant color.
• Attracts Pollinators: A favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Good for Cutting: The unique colors and sturdy stems make them suitable for bouquets.

Growing Tips for Your Alcea ficifolia ‘Las Vegas’ Seeds:

Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost or directly outdoors in late autumn to early spring. Choose a sunny location with well-drained, average to fertile soil. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically takes 2-3 weeks.

Thin seedlings to about 2 feet apart. Provide support if planting in a windy location. Deadhead spent flowers to potentially prolong blooming.

Water thoroughly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Clean up any dead foliage in the fall to help prevent overwintering diseases.