| A classic old-fashioned flower, Hollyhocks are informal, yet elegant. The 5- to 8-foot-tall flower spikes have 3- to 6-inch-wide, saucer-shaped, single, semi-double or double flowers. Butterflies love them. Plant in the back of a flower border or against a wall to show off their strong vertical lines. For smaller gardens, use dwarf varieties that grow 3 to 5 feet tall. Technically biennial, many modern varieties bloom the first year from nursery plants or from seed if started early indoors. Stake tall plants. Protect from strong winds, slugs and snails. The large, hairy leaves are prone to rust, spider mites and anthracnose. They need good air circulation. |
Individual blossoms are single, ruffled, frilled or double blooms in nearly every shade of white, pink, yellow, and lavender. Blooms in summer and early fall.
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Attributes - Alcea rosea
Plant Type: Biennial
Bloom Season: Mid Summer through Mid Fall
Flower Color: Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Height: 5 ft. to 7 ft.
Width: 3 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Alkaline Soil, Wet Soil. Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Black Spot, Caterpillars, Rust.
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