{"product_id":"fiesta-time-hollyhock","title":"Fiesta Time Hollyhock","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf, Frilly Double Hollyhock in Vibrant Cerise\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiesta Time Hollyhock (\u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fiesta Time') is a party in a plant, packing fully double, pom-pom blooms of vivid cerise-pink trimmed with frilly white edges onto a compact, dwarf frame. It flowers in its first season and stays short and self-supporting, bringing playful cottage-garden color to small beds, borders, and large containers. A favorite of hummingbirds and bees, it's a cheerful choice for sunny Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fiesta Time'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft tall, 1–2 ft wide (dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble cerise-pink with frilly white edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moist, well-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Fiesta Time in cottage gardens, sunny borders, large containers, and pollinator and hummingbird gardens. Its dwarf, sturdy habit makes it ideal where standard hollyhocks would be too tall, and it often reseeds to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring for blooms the same season. Hollyhocks prefer a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill with compost-enriched soil, water thoroughly, and mulch 2–3 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during dry spells; hollyhocks prefer steady moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line keeps the root zone moist while keeping foliage dry, which helps reduce rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does Fiesta Time get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a dwarf at 2–3 feet, much shorter than traditional hollyhocks, and blooms its first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need staking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually not; its compact height makes it sturdy and self-supporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 3; it's a short-lived perennial that often reseeds to persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hummingbirds and bees love the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Fiesta Time with our Spring Celebrities hollyhocks and other cottage-garden perennials for a colorful sunny border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315380703537,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/fiesta-time-hollyhock.jpg?v=1779864871","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/fiesta-time-hollyhock","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}