Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities Rose'

CHF 7.95

Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities Rose'

Name: Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities Rose'
Brand: Alcea rosea
Price: 7.95 CHF
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Alcea rosea Spring Celebrities Series

CHF 7.95

Double flowers in soft pink
Compact variety, about 90–110 cm tall
Flowers from June to October
For borders, fences and containers
Popular with bumblebees and bees

This hollyhock from the compact Spring Celebrities series bears densely double flowers in soft pink. At about 90–110 cm tall it stays manageable, flowers from June to October and gives any border a touch of cottage garden. Bees and bumblebees love it.

About this variety

Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden plants. The Spring Celebrities series brings them to a manageable size. 'Rose' bears densely double, ruffled flowers in a soft pink that sit all round the strong stems. The large, rounded leaves form a lush base.

At about 90–110 cm tall, the variety usually needs no support and suits beds, borders and large containers. A spot in full sun in front of a wall or fence with deep, free-draining soil is ideal. Good companions are lavender, catmint, delphiniums and lady's mantle. Combined with white hollyhocks, it creates a romantic picture.

The flowers feed bumblebees and bees into autumn. Single stems last a few days in the vase. Hollyhocks are often short-lived but self-seed readily. If you want new plants, leave a few seed heads. The series often flowers in the first year after planting, making it ideal for anyone who does not want to wait long. In a container it needs a deep pot so the strong root has enough room.

Planting

Plant in spring from March to May or in September and October in a warm spot in full sun. The soil should be deep and free-draining. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball, with the crown just below the surface. Space plants 30–40 cm apart and water in.

Care

In dry weather water at the base of the plant and keep the leaves dry. Compost in spring encourages flowering. Remove leaves with rust spots early. After flowering cut back the stems or let seed ripen.

Specifications

Botanical name: Alcea rosea Spring Celebrities Series
Genus: Hollyhock
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Pink
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Light
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer, Late summer and autumn
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 100 cm
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Cottage garden, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: Just cover the root collar
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–4
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly