Hollyhock
Common name: Hollyhock, Alcea
Position: Full Sun
Soils: Well-drained/light
Flowers: June, July
Features: Drought resistant, edible flowers
Hardiness:
Height: 150-200cm
Spread: 60cm
Propogate:
Companion Plants:
in autumn cut back old foliage and stems after flowering and apply a mulch. Hollyhocks have a long taproot which can make transplanting difficult.
Varieties
- Alcea rosea 'Halo Mixed'
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