The herbaceous perennial Alcea 'Summer Carnival Red Shades' (hollyhock) bears showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant is upright and has matte and coarse textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Alcea 'Summer Carnival Red Shades' (hollyhock) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Alcea 'Summer Carnival Red Shades' tolerates Black Walnut. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Alcea 'Summer Carnival Red Shades' (hollyhock) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.