Product description
Alcea Double Scarlet, also known as Hollyhock, brings a beautifully traditional feel to the garden with its tall spires of bold, scarlet-red, fully double blooms. The ruffled flowers create a wonderfully romantic display, adding height, colour, and movement to borders, beds, and cottage style planting schemes. Its elegant form makes it a lovely choice for adding structure and a gentle vertical accent wherever you need a touch of classic charm.
Plant Hollyhock in a sunny, well drained spot and water regularly while it settles in, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings once established. A sheltered position helps the tall stems stay upright, and removing faded blooms will encourage further flowering and keep the plant looking its best throughout the season. With just a little attention, Alcea Double Scarlet rewards you with a graceful summer display and a timeless presence in the garden.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Hollyhock
Alcea 'Double Scarlet'
Alcea 'Double Scarlet'
Product description
Alcea Double Scarlet, also known as Hollyhock, brings a beautifully traditional feel to the garden with its tall spires of bold, scarlet-red, fully double blooms. The ruffled flowers create a wonderfully romantic display, adding height, colour, and movement to borders, beds, and cottage style planting schemes. Its elegant form makes it a lovely choice for adding structure and a gentle vertical accent wherever you need a touch of classic charm.
Plant Hollyhock in a sunny, well drained spot and water regularly while it settles in, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings once established. A sheltered position helps the tall stems stay upright, and removing faded blooms will encourage further flowering and keep the plant looking its best throughout the season. With just a little attention, Alcea Double Scarlet rewards you with a graceful summer display and a timeless presence in the garden.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Hollyhocks respond beautifully to a 'cool root, warm stem' environment, so a light mulch around the base combined with a sunny position encourages bigger, more ruffled double blooms.
How to Water
Water Hollyhocks regularly while they settles into their new position, keeping the soil lightly moist but never waterlogged. Once established, allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings, giving a deeper soak during warm, dry spells.
How to Plant
Plant Alcea in a sunny spot with well‑drained soil, spacing each one so the tall flower spikes have room to develop. Dig a hole slightly larger than the rootball, set the plant in at the same depth it was growing in its pot, then backfill and water well to help it settle in.
