Hollyhock Halo Candy

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5” cotton candy flowers surround yummy black-cherry eyes – swoon! Our newest member of the ‘Halo’ series Hollyhocks, these are PERENNIAL and rust resistant. What’s more, instead of one or two stalks you get 3-5 or more simultaneously blooming stalks to only 5-8’ tall, which makes them extra exciting and manageable in the garden, I think. Cut stalks back when bloomed out and they’ll re-bloom if you grow them in good composty soil, which you should surely do. Cut back to ground in Fall. 

Members of this series form a bushy clump of rugose green foliage with tall spikes carrying large, colorful blossoms in early to midsummer. Per the breeder, they are hardy perennials.  

'Candy' produces sugar pink flowers with a dark purple halo.

Hollyhock 'Halo Candy', scientifically known as Alcea rosea 'Halo Candy', is a charming and vibrant biennial or short-lived perennial plant cherished for its tall spikes of large, frilly flowers. This cultivar is distinguished by its stunning flowers, which feature a halo of contrasting color around their central eye.

One of the most appealing features of Hollyhock 'Halo Candy' is its striking and eye-catching flowers, which add a pop of color and whimsy to gardens and landscapes. The blooms come in shades of pink, white, or red, with a contrasting halo or ring of color encircling their centers, creating a captivating visual effect. The tall spikes of flowers rise above the foliage, making them ideal for adding height and vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings.

For optimal growth and flowering, Hollyhock 'Halo Candy' should be planted in the spring after the last frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Select a location with full sunlight and well-drained soil for planting. When planting, sow the seeds directly into the garden soil, spacing them about 18 to 24 inches apart and covering them lightly with soil. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs, which usually takes around 10 to 14 days.

Hollyhock 'Halo Candy' typically begins flowering in mid to late summer, depending on the climate and growing conditions. The tall spikes of flowers continue to bloom throughout the summer months, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. With proper care and maintenance, including deadheading spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, Hollyhock 'Halo Candy' can provide a stunning display of color and beauty in the garden for many weeks.

In summary, Hollyhock 'Halo Candy' is a delightful and colorful addition to any garden, prized for its tall spikes of frilly flowers with contrasting halos. Whether planted as a focal point in the garden or used to add vertical interest to borders and mixed plantings, its striking blooms and vibrant colors make it a standout choice for gardens and landscapes.