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Alcea 'Sunshine'

Alcea 'Sunshine'

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Product description

Living up to its cheerful name, this bright, buttery lemon-yellow variety injects a massive dose of energetic colour directly into the landscape. The towering, heavily flowered stalks create a strong sense of architectural enclosure when planted in tight groupings or rows. It pairs exceptionally well with warm-toned colour schemes, complementing deep oranges, reds, and purples while acting as a highly visible, towering magnet for local bee populations.

To protect the plant during extreme temperature swings, apply a thick layer of organic compost or bark mulch heavily over the root zone to insulate the crown and lock in essential moisture. While it is highly drought-tolerant once established, providing a consistent, even supply of water during the bud-formation stage will result in significantly larger, longer-lasting flowers. At the end of the growing season, once the foliage has completely died back and yellowed, cut the entire hollow stalk cleanly to the ground to prevent it from snapping in winter storms.

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.

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Plant specs, care guide & tips

Key features

Fast Growing
Hardy
Perfect for Pots
Colourful
Sun Lover
Low Maintenance

Specifications

Botanical Name
Alcea rosea 'Sunshine'
Plant type
Colour
Eventual Height
1 - 2.5m
Eventual Spread
0.5 - 1m
Hardiness
Hardy
Life Cycle
Deciduous
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast

When to plant

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Planting
Period of Interest

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

Attract beneficial pollinators by planting this bright yellow variety near your vegetable garden. The towering height acts as a visual beacon for bees and butterflies from far away. Providing a sturdy metal obelisk gives the Alcea Sunshine a highly decorative support structure.

How to Water

Use a soaker hose woven through the garden bed for the most efficient moisture delivery. This keeps the environment perfectly calibrated for deep, stabilizing root expansion. Monitor the Alcea Sunshine's hydration levels closely when the massive flower buds begin to swell.

How to Plant

Select a bright, open position where the yellow blooms can act as a natural focal point. Dig the planting hole just deep enough to accommodate the roots without burying the main stem. Level the surrounding earth neatly to finalize the planting process of the Alcea Sunshine.