X Alcalthaea suffrutescens 'Parkallee' (Hollyhock 'Parkallee' )

Botanical name

X Alcalthaea suffrutescens 'Parkallee'

Other names

Hollyhock 'Parkallee' , Malva 'Parkallee' , Malva 'Park Allee', Malva 'Park-Allee'

Genus

X Alcalthaea X Alcalthaea

Variety or Cultivar

'Parkallee' _ 'Parkallee' is an upright, clump-forming, spreading perennial with hairy, lobed, grey-green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, erect, terminal racemes of open, cup-shaped, apricot-flushed, cream flowers with double centres and bronze stamens.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect

Colour

Flower

Cream, Apricot in Summer; Cream, Apricot in Autumn

Foliage

Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Capsid bug , Caterpillars , Flea beetles , Slugs

Specific diseases

Rust

General care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

X Alcalthaea suffrutescens 'Parkallee' (Hollyhock 'Parkallee' ) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Staking advised (particularly in windy locations).

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3