ALCEA rugosa
Large
Sun
Yellow
Reasonable soil
Summer
Description
Alcea rugosa
Height x Spread: 250cm x 60cm
This spectacular soft-yellow flowered Hollyhock is ideal for the back of the border. The foliage has a rough, crinkled look to it providing a good contrast to the flowering spikes.
It will tolerate quite dry conditions in most soil types and prefers a sunny aspect. It will grow well with grasses.
Available for Mail Order from April - August
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