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Zebrinas are actually a mallow flower and not a true hollyhock.
While listed as a perennial, they grow for me more as a biennial. Second year plants don't overwinter for me happily when we have harsher winters, and they don't seem to be healthy when they do. I would imagine if I cut them down and mulched I would have a better outcome. I may try that this year. In more northern regions they can be grown as an annual. They will bloom the first year. For a longer bloom, start indoors 6 weeks before planting out after last frost.
They really aren't particular about soil or water. But, they do need full sun. Without full sun they get a bit leggy and floppy. But still very pretty. They can be staked if needed, but if grown in the right conditions, it is unnecessary. Height is 2-4 feet, most of mine have been right around 3 feet tall.
While listed as a perennial, they grow for me more as a biennial. Second year plants don't overwinter for me happily when we have harsher winters, and they don't seem to be healthy when they do. I would imagine if I cut them down and mulched I would have a better outcome. I may try that this year. In more northern regions they can be grown as an annual. They will bloom the first year. For a longer bloom, start indoors 6 weeks before planting out after last frost.
They really aren't particular about soil or water. But, they do need full sun. Without full sun they get a bit leggy and floppy. But still very pretty. They can be staked if needed, but if grown in the right conditions, it is unnecessary. Height is 2-4 feet, most of mine have been right around 3 feet tall.
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