Alcea
How To Propagate
And Grow Successfully

Alcea are a genus of biennials usually grown for their tall upright spikes of beautiful flowers.

Leaves are heart shaped with a rough texture and crenated lobes.

Essential info

Genus: Alcea

Family: Malvaceae

Species: Rosea

Common Names: Hollyhock.

Classification: Biennial.

Height: 2m (72inches).

Flowering: From summer through autumn.

Where to plant info

Hollyhock can be found in many "gardeners" gardens. They are a popular plant for mixed plantings as they blend in well with other plants.

They can also be planted in large groups for drasmatic effects.

Where: Ideal for the back of borders and beds.

These gardening plants are a must in any cottage garden planting.

Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!

Soil: Any rich, fertile and free draining soil.

Propagation Methods: By seed during autumn or winter to flower the following spring.

By seed in spring to flower the following year.

Best germinating temperature: 70 deg F.

Maintain a temperature of 55 to 60 deg F after seedlings emerge.

Time from sowing to germination 7 to 14 days.

How to sow seeds..... read more

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