Oranjeband® Althaea rosea nigra, Single

Althaea rosea nigra, Single (Alcea rosea)

The Cottage Garden Queen

Hollyhocks are the quintessential cottage garden flower – tall spires covered with large, showy blooms in nearly every color. They evoke images of English country gardens and summer days. Few plants make such a dramatic vertical statement.

Colors and Forms

Hollyhocks come in single, semi-double, and fully double forms. Colors include white, yellow, pink, red, purple, and nearly black. Double-flowered varieties resemble pom-poms; singles show their beautiful stamens.

Growing Tips

Biennial or short-lived perennial. Sow in summer for flowers next year. Full sun, well-drained soil. Plant against walls or fences for support and shelter. Self-sows readily once established.

Growing Althaea rosea nigra, Single