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Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' (hollyhock) bears dark magenta blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The foliage is greyish green in colour. A specimen plant, Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' (hollyhock) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.