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Beginner
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0.5m
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2.5m
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2 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Alcea rosea
Other names: Hollyhock, Althaea rosea
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Genus: Alcea
Species: A. rosea - A. rosea is a hardy biennial, with shallow-lobed, rounded leaves and long erect racemes of funnel-shaped flowers in pink, purple, red, white or yellow.
Alcea rosea is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream, Yellow, White, Red, Purple, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Erect
Plant with:
Crambe cordifolia (Greater sea kale)
Alcea rosea (Hollyhock) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Staking is advised particularly in windy locations.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Nic R
We bought and planted 5 Hollyhocks last year, they grew and flowered to an enormous size. This year only 2 are showing any signs of foliage at the moment. Have they done all they will or will we get a repeat of last years blooms. If they have now done all they will do, should I have taken cuttings or seeds from them to grow for this year or do I just have to buy new ones each year?
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- Posted: Wed. 22nd April 2009 16:36
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