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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The hollyhock, Alcea, is a classic English cottage garden plant, forming tall erect racemes of large, fully open blooms from summer to early autumn. Hollyhocks are typically perennial, but they're often grown as biennials due to their susceptibility to the fungal disease rust, which can disfigure leaves.

Almost carnation-like in its appearance, Alcea rosea 'Fiesta Time' bears spikes of fully double, bright pink, fringed blooms on stout, dwarf stems. It’s perfect for growing in an ornamental border and makes an excellent cut flower. For best results grow Alcea rosea 'Fiesta Time' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Flowers may be spoiled by wind and rain, so choose a sheltered spot if possible. Cut plants down after flowering, to encourage fresh basal growth.

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Alcea ‘Fiesta time’ and wildlife

Alcea ‘Fiesta time’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Alcea ‘Fiesta time’ poisonous?

Alcea ‘Fiesta time’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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