Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot'

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HollyhockPerennialFamily: Malvaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

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. Plants are typically perennial, but they're often grown as biennials due to their susceptibility to the fungal disease rust, which can disfigure leaves.

Part of the bicolored 'Halo' series of hollyhocks, Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot' bears large pink to apricot single flowers with a contrasting dark pink centre. Flowering in its first year, 'Halo Apricot' is easy to grow and perfect for planting in groups at the back of a sunny border. For best results, grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut down Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot' after flowering to encourage fresh basal growth.

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Alcea ‘Halo apricot’ and wildlife

Alcea ‘Halo apricot’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Alcea ‘Halo apricot’ poisonous?

Alcea ‘Halo apricot’ 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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