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Botanical Name: Alcea
Common Name: Hollyhock
Hardiness: Zone 3 - 8
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Colours: Very Dark Maroon
Foliage: Large rounded leaves
Height: 5 - 9 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Soil Type: Average
Moisture: Well Drained
Care Level: Moderate
Alcea

General Description:
Old fashioned tall spikes of outward facing, ruffled crepe like, double flowers. Stately at the back of the border. Combines well with delphinium, aconitum, grasses.

Care and Maintenance:
Easy to grow, thriving in moist sunny, well drained soil. They are highly adaptive and will grow almost anywhere.

Uses & Features:
Back Border
Full Sun Locations
Against a wall
Accent
Cottage garden
Varieties Available:
rosea Nigra
Double Mixed