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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) — green base from which the tall stalks emerge; it is essential to provide ample space between plants
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Hollyhocks thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained; reaching up to 5-8 feet tall, image 115
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — is an eye-catching herbaceous perennial that can bring a touch of old-fashioned charm to any landscape design
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — but they also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies; each flower spanning an average of 3 to 5, image 70
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — which ensures their presence in the garden year after year; is an ornamental biennial known for its towering presence, image 97
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — The plant is renowned for its towering spires adorned with a profusion of colorful blooms; perennial with pink and red blooms
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 102
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — Hollyhocks thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained; reaching up to 5-8 feet tall, image 90
Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) — perennial for full; which ensures their presence in the garden year after year
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 89
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