Large, showy, cup-shaped flowers on tall upright spikes. Rough textured, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers come in a range of colors and mixes. Most hollyhocks are biennials which self seed readily and will perform like a perennial once established in the garden. Loved by the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies!
Alcea rosea 'Blackberry Ripple'
Hollyhock
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- 4" ruffled double and semi-double blooms
- Purple-black and white
- Blooms in summer
- Excellent at the back of the garden
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Hollyhocks prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Plant against fence or building or ensure staking if planted in windy location.
Height: 5-6 ft
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple, White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Edging
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Alcea
Common Name: Hollyhock
Large, showy, cup-shaped flowers on tall upright spikes. Rough textured, heart-shaped leaves. Flowers come in a range of colors and mixes. Most hollyhocks are biennials which self seed readily and will perform like a perennial once established in the garden. Loved by the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies!