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Alcea 'The Bride'

Alcea 'The Bride'

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HollyhockPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Malvaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

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 'The Bride' bears spikes of fully double, pure white blooms 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 'The Bride' after flowering, to encourage fresh basal growth.

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Alcea ‘The bride’ and wildlife

Alcea ‘The bride’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Alcea ‘The bride’ poisonous?

Alcea ‘The bride’ 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