Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis'

Also Known As

Creme de Cassis Hollyhock

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

2a-10b

Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We love the way hollyhocks just keep blooming, opening from the bottom of the stem to the tips creating a lavish summer-long show. This berry-stained selection has black raspberry flowers and white or pale pink edges with delightful variation, including single to double blooms on the same stem. Grow against a fence or in the back of the garden bed, with plenty of air circulation to keep healthy.

By: Select Seeds

Sure to attract oohs & aahs is this new but still hard to find Hollyhock bearing single white blooms with rich raspberry veining surrounding a yellow eye. Sometimes, both single & double flowers are found on the same stem. From 4’ to 6’ tall. In cooler climates, the petals may turn all raspberry with a pretty white edge. Hollyhocks do best in rich soil & full sun. Reseeds!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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How to Grow Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous