Alcea Simplex 'Single Mix'

Hollyhock

ades (pinks, reds, whites, yellows). It’s a classic cottage-garden staple with a longer summer display and pollinator appeal.  

Key features



Width: ~1–2 ft



Height: ~4–5 ft (occasionally taller in ideal conditions)



Flower colors: Mixed — shades of pink, red, rose, white, yellow



Bloom time: Summer (often extended into early fall)



Flower form: Single, outward-facing blooms with old-fashioned charm



Life cycle: Biennial or short-lived perennial (commonly treated as biennial; may self-seed)



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun



Soil: Fertile, well-drained



Water: Moderate



Hardiness: USDA Zones ~2–10



Landscape use



Back of borders and cottage gardens



Naturalizing and pollinator gardens



Excellent as cut flowers



Notes



Stems can benefit from support if exposed to wind.



 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

48"-60"

Width

18"

Hardiness zones

2–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Light Blue, White

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No