- Hollyhock
Botanical name: alcea rosea
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 8 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 2-10
Flower color: pink, red, white, yellow, orange, purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by sowing
Landscape use: great for rock garden beds, mass planted flower beds, borders
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: prefers moist soil, only allow the first inch of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: pansies, mums, marigold
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: not invasive
