Hollyhock - Alcea rosea
b503 (Alcea rosea)
Not available in the 2025 season.
Transient plant with mallow-type flowers in various shades of red. Up to 2 metres in height. Particularly attractive in front of buildings and walls.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | herbaceous perennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | needs to be started indoors, good for pollinators |
| Alcea rosea | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 50 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.