Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender'

Also Known As

Halo Lavender Hollyhock

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender' plant details

Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Halo Lavender'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Looking for an upstanding, gorgeous, PERENNIAL, RUST RESISTANT bloomer that's SO tall it's sure be the center of attention? These bi-colored beauties stretch up to 7' tall, with many simultaneous stalks decked out in multitudes of 5" delicate pinky-lavender blooms with a vivid splash of yellow in the center. 'Halo Lavender' starts blooming in Summer & keeps the show going until the first serious frost - all in its first year, no less! Hummingbirds, bees & butterflies flock to this (super hardy), super gorgeous tower of flowers. Stake the stalks to keep them reaching to the sky, or plant behind a more compact plant - try Browallia americana "Blue Lady" for support & an intensely arresting color combo. Provide well-drained soil & when bloom season is done, cut to the base & top dress with compost for happiest returns.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender' is an update on an old garden classic. This hollyhock has unique lavender-purple flowers with a glowing pink ring surrounding a yellow centre. Combine that with a bushy habit, strong perenniality, and superior rust resistance and you've got a winner. Easy to grow in a variety of soils including seasonally dry sites but hollyhocks really perform well in rich, loamy soil with good moisture.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender' plant

How to Grow Alcea rosea 'Halo Lavender'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen