6 | 7 | 8 | 9
Varies
Mid Summer
Rapid
Outdoor
Full Sun
No
Average
No
Spring to Fall
Bee Friendly | Butterflies | Hummingbirds
No
Hollyhocks provide excellent architectural height in the garden and make good backdrops for lower growing perennials. Try growing them in the cottage garden style by planting them up against a wall or picket fence. Though their stalks are very strong, they may need to be staked if they are planted in a windy site.
Hollyhocks prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate short periods of drought. They need full sun to really perform in the landscape. Watch for Japanese Beetles; this plant is one of their favorites!
Garden Style:
Cottage, Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Mass Planting, Focal Point