The alcea genus contains around 60 species of biennials and perennials that are dispersed throughout temperate regions of Europe and Asia. The most cultivated species of this group is Alcea rosea.
Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Alcea rosea is cultivated for its large flowers(which are borne in early to mid-summer on tall flowering stalks) and the tidy growth habit they possess. Hollyhocks come in colors of purple, pink, white, and yellow. The large deep green leaves are hairy, slightly lobed and are borne on thick stems.
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