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Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock
Alcea rosea 'Spotlight Mars Magic'
Red Single Hollyhock
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As a part of the Spotlight series, this hollyhock is closer to a perennial than a biennial, meaning it should come back more than a single year. Truly red single flowers attract multiple pollinators and do well in hot locations. May freely self seed.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts birds.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock get?
About 36"+ tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Spotlight Mars Magic Red Single Hollyhock wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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