hollyhock
Also known as: common hollyhock
A robust biennial or short-lived perennial to 2m or more, with shallowly lobed, rounded leaves and long erect racemes of open funnel-shaped flowers to 10cm across, which may be pink, purple, red, white or yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
- Genus
- Alcea
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hollyhock
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hollyhock
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hollyhock care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in gentle heat in mid-winter or in-situ in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Stake on exposed sites
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Susceptible to a rust
Pests
Young growth can be attacked by slugs and caterpillars; flea beetles occasionally causes significant defoliation
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