Hollyhock

Alcea Rosea

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Overview

Alcea rosea, or Hollyhock, is an ornamental biennial known for its towering presence, reaching up to 5-8 feet tall. Its large, showy blossoms appear in a variety of colors from July to September, flourishing in full sun. Plant in well-drained soil at 18-24 inch intervals. It attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest to borders or as a background plant. Hardy to USDA zone 3.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Plant in well-drained soil at 18-24 inch intervals

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Malvaceae

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Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — to help promote air circulation and prevent rust; it attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest to borders or as a, image 119

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — but they also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies; each flower spanning an average of 3 to 5, image 120

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — pink and red flowers in the garden; hollyhocks typically grow to an impressive height ranging from 6 to 8 feet, image 123

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — perennial with pink and red blooms; hollyhocks thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained, image 124

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — is an ornamental biennial known for its towering presence; plant in well-drained soil at 18-24 inch intervals, image 126

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — perennial for full; which ensures their presence in the garden year after year, image 125

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — reaching up to 5-8 feet tall; the plant is renowned for its towering spires adorned with a profusion of colorful blooms, image 127

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — It attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest to borders or as a background plant; is an eye-catching herbaceous, image 130

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Plant in well-drained soil at 18-24 inch intervals; perennial for full, image 129

Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Its large, showy blossoms appear in a variety of colors from July to September, flourishing in full sun; usually around, image 128

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