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Hollyhock Apple Blossom

Alcea rosea

£11.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Alcea ‘Apple Blossom’ is a lovely hollyhock that adds a soft, romantic feel to the garden. Its tall stems become covered in gentle pink flowers that resemble apple blossom, bringing a warm, cottage-garden charm to summer borders. When it’s in bloom, it creates a beautiful backdrop behind lower plants and really helps fill out a planting scheme.

  • It’s particularly nice planted along fences, walls or at the back of a border where the tall flower spikes have room to grow. Bees and other pollinators are naturally drawn to the flowers, so it also helps bring a bit of extra life into the garden.

    • Plant genus Alcea

    Common Name Hollyhock

    Plant type Perennials

    Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial

    Hardiness Hardy

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Pink

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Fast

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Nasturtium, Chives, Clover

    Light Required Full Sun

    Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.

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    Top tip

    Keep a weed-free circle around the base while the plant establishes and mulch annually, leaving a small gap around the stem or trunk. Good drainage is especially important, so avoid leaving the roots sitting in persistently wet or compacted soil.

    Key Features

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering