Hollyhock 'Arabian Nights'
Alcea rosea
MULTIBUY OFFERS
- save
- SKU:
- ALCAN
Only 0 left
Details
Add intense drama and towering height to your summer borders with Hollyhock 'Arabian Nights' (Alcea rosea). A quintessential cottage garden classic, this spectacular variety produces towering spikes adorned with large, satiny, near-black to deep maroon-purple blooms. Perfect for planting at the back of a border or against a sunny wall, these striking architectural plants provide exceptional vertical interest and are an absolute magnet for bees and other vital pollinators.
Plant Specifications:
- Plant Type: Short-lived Perennial
- Supplied As: 1 x 9cm pot
- Eventual Height: 150cm - 200cm
- Eventual Spread: 50cm - 60cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-drained
- RHS Hardiness: H6 (Fully hardy across the UK)
- Flowering Period: July - September
Bedwen Plants Care Tip: Hollyhocks thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-draining soil. Because of their impressive height, they may require staking in exposed or windy gardens. To help prevent rust and encourage healthy growth, ensure good air circulation and water at the base of the plant rather than over the foliage.
Click on the 'Growing Information' tab for more details about this plant.
Growing Information
| Common Name | Hollyhock |
|---|---|
| Genus | Alcea |
| Exposure | Exposed, Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 200cm (2m) |
| Spread (Max.) | 60cm |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Colour | Black, Purple |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Ideal for... | Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Back of Border, Attracting Pollinators, Sunny Spots, Architectural Plants |
| Planting | Plant in well-drained soil in full sun and provide shelter from strong winds. Water well during dry spells and remove rusted leaves to keep the flower spikes healthy |
Reviews
Plant Care
What are you buying?
4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.