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Alcea rosea 'Peaches 'n Dreams'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Alcea rosea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' (double hollyhock) bears showy, multi-coloured light pink and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The foliage is matte and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Alcea rosea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' (double hollyhock) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Alcea rosea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of Black Walnut.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.