Hollyhock

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Often used as background plant or specimen plants in the cutting garden. Long-time garden plant that has the ability to reseed and come back for years. Technically a biennial but if planted early they are best treated as annuals. They may come back in the spring or new plants may sprout from the seeds.

Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Height: 2 - 6 Feet
Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Bloom Season: June - October
Hardiness: Hardy Annual
Size: Medium, Tall

Caring for Hollyhock

Full sun, and well-drained soil
May need staking to prevent wind damage.
Pinch main stem early in the season to produce bushier, shorter plants less likely to need staking.