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 Lavender' bears large purple single flowers with a contrasting pink-white centre. Flowering in its first year, 'Halo Lavender' 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 Lavender' after flowering to encourage fresh basal growth.
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Alcea ‘Halo lavender’ and wildlife
Alcea ‘Halo lavender’ 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 lavender’ poisonous?
Alcea ‘Halo lavender’ has no toxic effects reported.
