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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 3–10Type Perennial
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Hollyhocks typically grow to an impressive height ranging from 6 to 8 feet; its large, showy blossoms appear in a variety of colors

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Malvaceae

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Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — They are hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, tolerating a wide range of temperatures once established; which can span up to 8, image 91
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — The plant is renowned for its towering spires adorned with a profusion of colorful blooms; perennial with pink and red, image 86
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — It is essential to provide ample space between plants; they are hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, tolerating a wide range of, image 67
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Hollyhocks are biennial or short-lived perennials
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — The range of colors is broad
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — which can span up to 8 inches in diameter
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — perennial for full
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Hollyhocks typically grow to an impressive height ranging from 6 to 8 feet; its large, showy blossoms appear in a variety, image 83
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — It attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest to borders or as a background plant; is an eye-catching herbaceous, image 55
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — scientifically known as Alcea rosea; and yellow.<br><br>Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, image 56
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — perennial for full; which ensures their presence in the garden year after year, image 100
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
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — The range of colors is broad, image 113
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Its large, showy blossoms appear in a variety of colors from July to September, flourishing in full sun; usually around, image 103
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — is an eye-catching herbaceous perennial that can bring a touch of old-fashioned charm to any landscape design; hollyhocks are
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — pink and red flowers in the garden
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — which can span up to 8 inches in diameter; green base from which the tall stalks emerge, image 84
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — pink and red flowers in the garden; hollyhocks typically grow to an impressive height ranging from 6 to 8 feet, image 73
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) — and yellow.<br><br>Blooming from mid-summer to early fall; but they also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and, image 64
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — is an ornamental biennial known for its towering presence; plant in well-drained soil at 18-24 inch intervals
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — but they also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies; each flower spanning an average of 3 to 5, image 95
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — is an eye-catching herbaceous perennial that can bring a touch of old-fashioned charm to any landscape design; hollyhocks, image 57
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — usually around 18 to 24 inches; pink and red flowers in the garden, image 68
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