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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
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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.

Part of the Spotlight series, Alcea 'Sunshine' bears spikes of large, single yellow flowers on tall stems. It’s perfect for growing in an ornamental border and makes an excellent cut flower. For best results grow 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 down Alcea 'Sunshine' after flowering, to encourage fresh basal growth.

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Alcea ‘Sunshine’ and wildlife

Alcea ‘Sunshine’ is known for attracting bees.

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 not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Alcea ‘Sunshine’ poisonous?

Alcea ‘Sunshine’ 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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