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Alcea ficifolia [pink]

Also Known As

  • Alcea ficifolia 'Pink'
  • Pink Hollyhock

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 2a-10b

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Alcea ficifolia [pink] plant details

Alcea ficifolia [pink] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea ficifolia [pink]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea ficifolia [pink]

USDA Zones: 2a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yay! This one’s a long time coming! Some lovely gardener has separated out the single pink variety of the perennial fig-leaved Hollyhocks, normally only available in mixed colors. To only 5’ tall & forming multiple upright blooming stems from the base, Fig-leaved Hollyhocks are so easy to place in the garden. Reliably perennial, with large highly attractive “fig leaves”, they’re a “must have” for the cottage garden! Though very forgiving of just “average” soil, rich, composty soil makes for a stunning “show plant”.

Gardening facts about Alcea ficifolia [pink] plant

How to Grow Alcea ficifolia [pink]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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