{"product_id":"col-9x6-alcea-colx1","title":"Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) – Tall Mixed Colour Garden Perennial (12 x 9cm Pots)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHollyhocks bring classic cottage garden height to a border, with tall spires of large, papery flowers that rise above fences and walls from midsummer. This collection of Alcea rosea gives you a mix of flower colours, so the display looks natural and varied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 12 plants, each in its own 9cm pot. Hollyhocks are British garden favourites, well suited to the back of a border, a sunny wall or fence, a cutting garden or a wildlife planting. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators, and the cut stems last well in a vase. The plants are usually short lived and often behave as biennials, flowering in their second summer and then self seeding around the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Hollyhocks are fully hardy, and they cope with salt air and dry spells once established. Water regularly in the first season after planting. Tall stems may blow over in an exposed spot, so stake them, especially near the coast or on open sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, or leave a few to self-seed for a relaxed, naturalistic look. Hollyhock rust (Phragmidium malvacearum) is common on the leaves and rarely kills the plant. Remove affected leaves promptly. The exact mix of colours in the collection may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcea rosea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhock, Common Hollyhock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 150-250cm tall and 45-60cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, tall-stemmed, with a rosette base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage gardens, back of borders, walls and fences, wildlife gardens, cutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, rounded, lobed mid-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake in exposed spots, deadhead, and remove leaves affected by rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy biennial or short-lived perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54061541785866,"sku":"COL-9X6-ALCEA-COLX1","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/5_52098294-dbc1-420f-a9ee-a5d5ab8240fa.png?v=1793895370","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/col-9x6-alcea-colx1","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}