Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series)

Also Known As

Alcea rosea 'Polar Star'
Alcea rosea 'Polarstar'
Polar Star Hollyhock
White Hollyhock

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series) plant details

Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series) is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer white 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series)

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series)

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Though 'Polarstar', one of Jellito's sensational new Hollyhock Spotlight-Series, was just introduced in 2010, the genus can be traced back some 60,000 years, from remains discovered at an Iraqi archaeological dig. Hollyhocks are romantically old-fashioned, a compelling quintessential mainstay for the sunny cottage garden or rear of the perennial border. Lolling atop majestic upright stalks with big, round, rich green lobed leaves, an irresistible bevy of single pure white cup-shaped blooms showcase lemon yellow eyes. This easily grown perennial blooms the first season, prefers well-drained soil, and should be pruned close to the ground after the blossoms fade to promote an autumn rebloom.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Native to China and Palestine, the hollyhock has been a classic English cottage flower for over 500 years. Towering spires of white flowers with a liberal dash of yellow in the centers makes this a lovely companion to summer perennials, especially pale blue delphiniums. They also shine in the evening "moon garden". Provide fertile, moist, well-drained soils.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series) plant

How to Grow Alcea rosea 'Polarstar' (Spotlight Series)

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen