Hollyhock Red

Hollyhock 'Red'

Latin name: Alcea rosea

Hollyhock 'Red' is an impressive and classic perennial with tall stems and large, deep red flowers. Its majestic appearance makes it ideal for flower beds, along walls and fences, and as a background plant in the garden. The flowers are very attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: May–July (pre-cultivation or direct sowing)
• Flowering time: June–September the year after sowing
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Plant distance: 40–50 cm
• Height: 150–200 cm
• Location: Full sun
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but tolerates some drought

Use: Perfect for flower beds, along fences and walls and as a cut flower.

Hollyhock 'Red' brings a powerful and romantic burst of colour to the garden and returns year after year. Cut off spent flowers to prolong flowering and collect seeds for future sowing.