Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams'

Also Known As

Alcea rosea 'Peaches & Dreams'
Peaches & Dreams Hollyhock

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-10b

Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams' plant details

Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Outlandish Rose Gerard wrote about the hollyhock in the 1600's. This selection certainly fits his description. Frilly, fluffy double blooms in apricot with raspberry veining. Midsummer bloom. Biennial to short lived perennial.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams' plant

How to Grow Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous