Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple'

Queeny Purple Hollyhock

A striking variety in the popular Queeny Series known for its rich, vibrant purple flowers and robust garden performance. It brings bold vertical height and color to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and informal plantings.

Key features



Height: 6–8 ft (often up to 8 ft)



Spread: ~2–3 ft



Flower color: Deep purple to violet



Bloom time: Early to mid summer (may rebloom)



Form: Tall, erect spikes densely covered with single blooms



Life cycle: Biennial (commonly grown as short-lived perennial; often self-seeds)



Growing conditions



Light: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day)



Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil (enrich with compost)



Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist but not soggy



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8



Landscape use



Back of perennial borders



Cottage, informal, and pollinator gardens



Great as a backdrop for lower plants



Cut flowers: tall stems are excellent for arrangements

Plant type

Perennial

Height

20"

Width

20"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

Rose

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No