Alcea rosea Hollyhock (Malvaceae)

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Alcea rosea
Hollyhock
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The Alcea rosea plant species is found in The original habitat is obscure, it is probably of hybrid origin. A garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hollyhock. Some home gardeners know the variety as Althaea rosea.

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Latin Name:  Alcea rosea
Common Name:  Hollyhock
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1]. Poor soils should be enriched with organic matter[1, 111]. Prefers a heavy rich soil and a sheltered sunny position[200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. A very ornamental plant, it is usually grown as a biennial due to its susceptability to the fungal disease 'rust'[1, 200]. There are many named varieties[238]. Young plants, and also the young growth in spring, are very attractive to slugs[K].

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