Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple'

Queeny Purple is a tried and true favorite.  Garnering the 2004 Flowering Award by the All American Selections committee with merit in flower power and versatility in the landscape.  The powderpuff blooms are a vivid purple, not too dark and not too light, just the right amount of color to contrast nicely with the dark green leaves.  These 3"-4" blooms are borne short on upright columnar stalks, like traditional hollyhocks with its' shorter stature being a welcoming trait to the landscape.  This dwarf is very versatile in the mid-border and works great with other tropical colored plants; especially annuals.  
Mature Plant Size: 20"-30" Tall, 30" Spread
Bloom Time: June-August 
Light Exposure: Full Sun  
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/6.0-7.5 
Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Fertilizer: If using compost apply an 1" at planting time and side dress annually in late fall or early spring.  If using a granular fertilizer, we recommend organic formulations, apply an all-purpose formula in early spring annually.  It is only recommended to use liquid fertilizers when the growth is slow, and this is not normally needed. 
Container Size: 4.5" Pot