Henry VIII Red hollyhock
Alcea rosea 'Henry VIII Red'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Henry VIII Red' hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Henry VIII Red') 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 sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms from early to late summer and stands 71 to 94 inches tall. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Shasta daisy, Garden phlox, and Orange daylily.