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Alcea rosea L. (rose mallow)

Synonym: Althaea rosea (L.) Cav.,
German: Malve-StockroseCzech: topolovka růžová
Genus:  AlceaFamily:  Malvaceae,
Mature Height: 2.50 mBloom in:    VII, VIII, IX, X,
Flower Colour:    pinkSoil Preferred:  penetrability, nutritive,
Light Required:  full sun 
Other Attributes:  biennial, alternate leaves, basal leaves, leaf margin lobed, type of inflorescence - raceme, solitaire, bed plant, attractive flowers,
Photo: Alcea rosea, rose mallow, Alcea
 Alcea rosea   rose mallow plant
Alcea rosea
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 Alcea rosea   rose mallow plant
Alcea rosea
rose mallow
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 Alcea rosea   rose mallow flowers
Alcea rosea
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 Alcea rosea   rose mallow flowers
Alcea rosea
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 Alcea rosea   rose mallow leaves
Alcea rosea
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Michigan State University Extension: Alcea rosea --Hollyhock
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Alcea Chaters Double Red - Hollyhock (Althea)
Double rose-red flowers fill the impressive racemes which crown the tall. Bristly, upright stems of this classic garden plant. Supplied in a 2-3 Litre container.Position: full sunSoil: moderately-fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: scarlet-crimson-redOther features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and beesHardiness:fully hardyGarden care: Water well during dry spells. In autumn give the plants a good trim back to 15cm (6in) from the ground.Eventual height: 2mEventual spread: 60cm ...
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Alcea Chaters Double White - Hollyhock (Althea)
Impressive racemes of large, fully double, pure-white flowers top the tall, bristly, upright stems of this classic garden plant. Supplied in 2-3 Litre containers.Position: full sunSoil: moderately-fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: June and JulyFlower colour: whiteOther features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and beesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Water well during dry spells. In autumn give the plants a good trim back to 15cm (6in) from the ground.Eventual height: 2mEventual spread: 60cm ...
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