Alcea rosea - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces yellow, purple, pink, pink or white, cupped flowers arranged in clusters from July to September. Its rounded, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 metres and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Hollyhock is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Althaea rosea, Althaea sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Hollyhock are medium green, roundish and lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Hollyhock has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Hollyhock sets beautiful accents together with: Deams coneflower, switch millet.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to June.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Alcea rosea forms cupped, yellow, purple, pink, rose-coloured, white flowers arranged in clusters from July.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture