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Alcea rosea 'Halo Red'

Alcea rosea 'Halo Red'

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HollyhockPerennialFamily: Malvaceae

Height: 1.8mSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Red

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich 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 Red' bears large single red flowers with a contrasting green-yellow centre. Unlike many cultivars, 'Halo Red' flowers in its first year. It's 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 Red' after flowering to encourage fresh basal growth.

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Alcea ‘Halo red’ and wildlife

Alcea ‘Halo red’ 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 red’ poisonous?

Alcea ‘Halo red’ 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