Alcea rosea

Alcea rosea is a perennial that blooms in July – August – September with beautiful flowers in a variety of colors. The white, yellow, red, pink, purple and ‘black’ flowers on very long stems are beautiful summer bloomers that are also very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies. Also known include Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’, Alcea rosea ‘Alba’, Alcea rosea ‘Rose delight’.
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Care tips

The Hollyhock likes to stand in the sun and in a place out of the wind, otherwise tethering is the advice. Every winter the plant dies and sprouts again in spring. Just before sprouting the old foliage can be cut off. Propagate by sowing in spring or late summer, but the plant will also self-sow.

General care tips can be found here

Specifications

Dutch name:
Hollyhock
Theme:
Welcome butterflies!, Summer delight
Type of crop:
Perennials
Flower color:
Geel, Roze, Wit, Rood, Paars, Zwart
Flowering time:
juli, augustus, september
Leaf color:
Groen
Height:
150cm - 200cm
Evergreen:
Nee
Hardiness:
Good
Pitch:
Sun
Application:
Pot, Groep, Gevel
Soil type:
Normale bodem, Droge bodem
Special features:
Snijbloem, Trekt bijen aan, Trekt vlinders aan
Plant density:
9 to 12 per m²
Expected availability week:
14 - 24