Alcea Double Pink Hollyhock

Alcea Double Pink is a timeless hollyhock that reaches a mature height of 4 to 8 feet, blooming from mid to late summer. Each towering spire is adorned with large, romantic double blooms, featuring layers of frilly, clear-pink petals. These exquisite flowers bring pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and are perfect for creating stunning floral arrangements.

An Alcea rosea variety, commonly called hollyhock, Double Pink is a cold-hardy perennial for Zones 2-8. Although technically biennial, it self-seeds reliably, returning year after year to provide beauty and charm. With its vintage appeal, it's a natural fit for cottage gardens and butterfly gardens. The tall, graceful spires add striking vertical interest to the landscape, whether used as a backdrop, garden divider, or focal point.

Double Pink hollyhock thrives in sunny locations with average, medium moist, well-draining soil, but it also tolerates light shade and various soil types. Adding a layer of mulch helps keep the roots cool and moist during summer. This hollyhock is naturally deer resistant, making it as practical as it is beautiful.

For best results, plant Double Pink hollyhock roots in spring, burying them 2 to 3 inches deep and spacing them 24 to 36 inches apart. Soak the roots for about an hour before planting, ensuring the taproot points downward.