Hollyhock, Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Botanical Name: Alcea rosea 

The ultimate cottage garden choice, hollyhock sends up tall spires that cover themselves in flowers in beautiful colors. They're easy to grow from seed -- in fact, that's usually the only way they are found in garden centers.
Hollyhocks are natives of Asia. They have heart shaped leaves and bloom from February to April.Tall Hollyhock flowers make great backgrounds, borders and even fences. 

Interestingly, the flowers open from the bottom to the top of the spike throughout the spring. These tall (up to 8 feet) beauties are ideal against fences or buildings where they can get natural support. Red forms are especially attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Growing Hollyhocks

Light:                           Sun

Type:                           Annual

Height:                         1 to 10 feet

Width:                          1 - 3 feet wide

Flower Color:              Pink, Red, Maroon, Deep Red, White

Seasonal Features:     Winter Bloom, Spring Bloom

Problem Solvers:        Drought Tolerant, Groundcover

Propagation:                Seed

Special Features:        Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance  

A group of well grown Hollyhocks in bloom is worth going to see. It is really the color that we look for, because the leaves are large, coarse and grow mostly in clumps at the base of the plant. The long spikes of flowers grow from. 5 feet to 8 feet high and there are usually from five to nine blossoms in bloom on each well grown stalk. The average size is about 2 inches or 3 inches across, but 5-inch blooms can be had if good attention is given.

Hope you enjoy the beauty!! 

Happy Gardening and Always Live your Passion!!


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