Hollyhock

Common name

Hollyhock

Botanical name

Alcea rosea

Variety

Chaters Double Mix

Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

Light

Sun

Height

4-6' (1-2 m)

Habit

Columnar

Feed

When actively growing

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Mix

Bloom Time

Summer

Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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About

Vibrant flowers over a long season add dramatic effect to butterfly or flower gardens. Great as a background planting for smaller plants and along walls and fences. Most attractive when planted at the center of a grouping to mask its midseason foliage.

Companion Plants

Lavender

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