Alcea rugosa
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Alcea rugosa

Alcea rugosa

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Quick Facts
Common Name: Hollyhock
Hardiness Zone: 3-7S/10W Exposure: Sun
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Blooms In: Jun-Aug
Mature Height: 6' Spacing: 18-24"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: 1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
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Alcea rugosa (Russian Hollyhock) has always been admired for its large, single flowers in a soft shade of pale, translucent yellow. They open throughout the summer on spikes that reach 6’ and are attractive to hummingbirds. The leaves of this vigorous, disease-resistant perennial are large and somewhat crinkled, making a pleasant, if slightly shaggy, personality that plays well in any number of combinations. Leave a few seedpods to ensure continuity.

The common Hollyhock is one of the most desirable garden plants nature ever invented. Alcea should be planted in full sun and, if placed in a protected location, might not need to be staked. Flowering begins in June here and continues into August. Rust, a fungus that appears as orange-brown spotting on the leaves, can sometimes be a problem, but seems to have little effect on the vigor of the plant. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants. If necessary, treat with applications of Neem Oil or sulfur starting early in the season.

For more information on growing Alcea, click Growing Guide.

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HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: al-see'uh 

Hollyhocks prefer full sun (or partial shade in the South) and moist but well-drained soil. Some varieties may require staking. Provide good air circulation around plants. Rust, a fungus that appears as orange-brown spotting on the leaves, can sometimes be a problem. Combat with applications of Neem Oil or sulfur starting early in the season. Red spider mites and caterpillars often plague Hollyhocks grown in the South (A. rugosa is a notable exception).

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