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Hollyhock Roots - Chamois
Best choice for gardeners seeking vintage charm and pollinator-friendly vertical height.
Bring romantic cottage charm to your garden with Chamois Hollyhock roots. These plants produce tall spires of soft, antique-peach blossoms that subtly shift in tone as they mature, creating a vintage aesthetic. Naturally biennial, planting the roots ensures blooms in the first summer. They are easy to grow, attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and are perfect for background plantings or stunning cut-flower arrangements, adding graceful height and gentle color to your landscape.
$15.99
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Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Seed Type
Root
/ Root
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious growers looking to support local bees and butterflies
- Gardeners seeking architectural height and soft, classic color palettes
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, long-lasting perennial blooms
Who should skip it
- Impatient planters expecting immediate floral displays in year one
- Gardeners unable to commit to regular fungal disease management
- People without the space or time for structural plant support
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the season.
Landscape Impact
Towering spires provide dramatic vertical interest for any garden backdrop.
Hardiness Range
Robust adaptability across USDA zones three through nine.
Ease of Establishment
Root-based planting ensures reliable first-year blooms for novice gardeners.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters common garden pests without requiring constant maintenance.
Floral Utility
Sturdy stems and antique hues make these ideal for cut arrangements.
Key Specs
Seed Type
Root
Plant Height
60 to 96 inches
Plant Spacing
18 to 24 inches
Planting Depth
2 to 3 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
3 through 9
Coverage (2 Roots)
Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Features
- Antique-peach blossoms with subtle tone shifts
- Blooms the first summer from roots
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Provides graceful height to garden landscapes
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Cold tolerant for outdoor growing
- Deer resistant
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of these Hollyhock roots. Reviewers frequently mention receiving large, healthy root stock that establishes quickly and reliably. The primary delight centers on the resulting Chamois blooms, which are described as stunningly vibrant and true to the advertised color, offering significant visual impact in the garden. While planting success always depends on local conditions, the initial product quality provides a strong foundation, making this a highly valued purchase for perennial enthusiasts seeking dependable garden performance.
Know before you buy
Yes. While Hollyhocks are naturally biennial, planting these specific roots in the spring will result in blooms during the first summer.
For optimal growth and air circulation, space your Hollyhock roots 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows the plants to reach their full mature spread of 24 inches.
Yes, these Hollyhocks require full sun to thrive. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives direct sunlight for most of the day to support their tall, 96-inch growth.
Absolutely. These roots are cold-tolerant and hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, making them a reliable choice for a wide range of climates.
Yes, the Chamois Hollyhock is an excellent choice for supporting local ecosystems. The blooms are known to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the season.
You should plant the roots at a depth of approximately 2.5 inches. This depth provides the necessary stability and soil coverage for the roots to establish themselves effectively.
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