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Hollyhock — Flowers

Alcea rosea

Full sun, moderate watering — hardy through cold winters.

Photograph of Hollyhock
iNaturalist / GBIF
Sow
Feb–Sep
Plant out
Apr
In flower
Jul, Aug, Sep
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
H5
Season
summer
Height
150–250 cm
Spacing
100 cm
Pets
Safe around pets
Bee friendly
Bee friendly

Growing notes

Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 50-100cm apart. In flower Jul-Sep.