{"title":"Perennial Hollyhock","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eAlcea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhock\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia and Europe, especially from Turkey to China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eAlcea\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of striking biennial or short-lived perennial plants famous for their tall, stately spikes of large, showy flowers. Known commonly as hollyhocks, these garden favourites burst into bloom during summer with a profusion of colourful blossoms in shades of pink, red, white, yellow, and purple. Their classic cottage-garden charm and vertical presence make them ideal for borders, fences, and sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eHollyhocks produce large, rounded leaves and tolerate a variety of soil types, thriving best in full sun with good air circulation. While their flowers are often visited by bees and butterflies, they can be susceptible to rust and require some attention for disease management in humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best flowering and sturdy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates heavier soils if drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during dry periods, especially in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 3–8; common in many Canadian gardens, though usually grown as biennials or short-lived perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; remove spent flower spikes to encourage rebloom and prevent self-seeding. Watch for rust and powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eHollyhocks have been grown in gardens for centuries and were often found in medieval and cottage gardens across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eTheir tall flower spikes can reach 6 feet or more, adding dramatic height to flower beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eAlcea\u003c\/em\u003e derives from the Greek word for “to cure,” reflecting traditional medicinal uses of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eHollyhocks attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eThey self-seed readily, making them easy to naturalize but sometimes requiring control to avoid overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/perennial-3.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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