Alcea biennis
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Alcea biennis

Hollyhock · Eastern hollyhock · Pale hollyhock · חוטמית זיפנית · Ружа

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
280
Observations
1,463

Description

Source: leafsnap

Alcea biennis, the biennial hollyhock, is a species of Alcea in the mallow family, Malvaceae.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Pale Hollyhock comes from bright, open habitats and flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but favors direct sunlight for the best growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is recognized for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Pale Hollyhock can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be limited by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summers with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the chance of Pale Hollyhock dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Pale Hollyhock requires regular fertilization to encourage flowering but is intolerant of excess. It should receive small, frequent doses of fertilizer throughout its life cycle, especially during periods of vigorous growth and while it is flowering. Continue feeding your Pale Hollyhock until it stops blooming.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Biennial
Genus
Alcea
Family
Malvaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
7.62 cm to 11.43 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (6)

Common Names (5)

en Hollyhock
en Eastern hollyhock
en Pale hollyhock
he חוטמית זיפנית
ru Ружа