🌸 Hollyhock

Alcea rosea

ornamentals biennial/short-lived perennial Malvaceae

☀️ Sun

full sun

💧 Water

moderate

🗺️ Zones

3-8

🧪 Soil pH

6.0-8.0

🪴 Soil Type

adaptable

🚿 Drainage

well-drained

📏 Spacing

18-24 in

📐 Height

5-8ft

⏱️ Maturity

2 years

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (6)

🤝 Delphinium

Good companion.

🤝 Lavender

Good companion.

🤝 Summer

Summer giants at garden back. Hollyhocks below sunflowers.

🤝 Sunflower

Good companion.

🤝 Tall

Tall cottage garden duo. Blue spires against hollyhock rounds.

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Hollyhock rust hosts

Incompatible.

📝 Growing Notes

Rust-prone , improve air circulation. Stake in windy areas. Self-seeds readily. Short-lived but reseeds.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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