Halo Cerise hollyhock
Alcea rosea 'Halo Cerise'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Halo Cerise' hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Halo Cerise') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and most soil types. It blooms from early to late summer, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Give it a spot at the back of the bed, since it grows 59 to 71 inches tall.
Pairs well with Caradonna sage, Red Satin tickseed, and Hardy geranium.