Alcea Pink

£11.49

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Description

Tall, charming, and wonderfully nostalgic — Pink Hollyhocks bring cottage garden flair to any South London space. Their towering flower spikes burst with soft, rose-pink blooms, drawing in bees and butterflies while making a stunning vertical statement in beds, borders or behind a picket fence. Gorgeous when planted with foxgloves, delphiniums or daisies for a relaxed, romantic vibe.


 


Plants supplied in a 3LTR growers pot.


 


Key Features & Care:




  • Mature Height: 1.5–2.5m


  • Mature Spread: 50–60cm


  • Flower Colour: Rose pink


  • Flowering Period: Mid to late summer


  • Foliage: Large, softly lobed leaves


  • Fragrant: Lightly scented


  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing


  • Hardiness: Hardy biennial or short-lived perennial (self-seeds readily)


  • Position: Full sun


  • Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


  • Soil PH: Neutral to slightly alkaline


  • Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sandy


  • Wildlife Friendly: Loved by pollinators, especially bees

 


Perfect For:




  • Classic cottage garden schemes


  • Back of borders and vertical interest


  • Attracting bees and butterflies


  • Soft, romantic garden palettes

 


How to Grow:


Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, free-draining soil. Stake taller plants in exposed areas, and deadhead faded flowers to prolong the show. Let a few go to seed for natural self-sowing the following year.


 


Please note:


Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.