hollyhock 'Mars Magic'
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Mars Magic' is a herbaceous perennial producing a mound of soft, five-lobed foliage and 1.8m tall spires of large, rich ruby-red flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- hollyhock 'Mars Magic' (Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic')
- Genus
- Alcea
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hollyhock 'Mars Magic'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hollyhock 'Mars Magic'
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hollyhock 'Mars Magic' care guide
- Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water more in hot weather.
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; water more in hot weather.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in gentle heat in mid-winter or in-situ in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Stake on exposed sites (see staking perennials)
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Susceptible to a rust
Pests
Young growth can be attacked by slugs and caterpillars; mallow flea beetles, capsid bug and aphids occasionally cause significant damage
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