Towering spires of saucer-shaped blooms in vintage colors. The icon of every English cottage garden, biennial but generous with self-sown seedlings.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Aug
- USDA Zones
- 3-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 5-8'
- Bloom Colors
- PinkRedWhitePurpleYellow
✂ Cut Flower✿ Pollinator Friendly▢ Container Friendly
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About This Name
Alcea rosea is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Hollyhock unambiguously. The genus Alcea places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Hollyhock, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Alcea rosea will give you the most precise results.