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Alcea rosea Spring Celebrities Pink

Alcea rosea Spring Celebrities Pink

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Good but weak at first. The nights have been very cold, but after two weeks, the hollyhocks have taken well.

Pauline, 14/01/2013

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A beautiful compact hollyhock bearing pink double flowers in summer. This perennial is usually grown as an annual. It is ideal for flower beds and pots.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
75 cm
Spread at maturity
75 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time April to June
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Description

Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Pink' is a compact hollyhock with pink double flowers. It is ideal for pots and borders.

The hollyhock is a short-lived perennial grown as an annual. It has a rapid growth rate with upright, unbranched stems that can reach 75cm (30in). Its light green leaves are lobed and rough. The beautiful pink flowers are 5cm (2in) double cups, arranged along the stem. The flowers bloom from July to October and are popular with butterflies.

The hollyhock should be planted in full sun or partial shade, in pots or borders, in ordinary soil.

Our tip: pair it with Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities White' for a dazzling display.

 

Note: please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before placing them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 7 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 75 cm
Spread at maturity 75 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Alcea

Species

rosea

Cultivar

Spring Celebrities Pink

Family

Malvaceae

Other common names

Planting and care

Alcea rosea 'Spring Celebrities Pink' can be planted from April to June in a sunny or semi-shady location. It works well in both flower beds and containers. In containers, use garden planting soil or a soil mix for indoor flowering plants. Water regularly while allowing the substrate to dry between waterings. Apply fertiliser every 15 days.

Planting period

Recommended planting time April to June

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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