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Hollyhock Halo Apricot in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot' (Halo Series)

 

Hollyhock 'Halo Apricot'

Alcea is a group of plants in the Mallow family Malvaceae, native to Asia and Europe. Alcea rosea (previously called Althaea rosea) is commonly known as the Hollyhock and is a species which specifically found naturally in Turkey. It is normally grown best as a deciduous biennial, or a short lived perennial, and has lobed round green leaves with open funnel-shaped flowers carried on tall spikes. They are traditionally part of cottage gardens, however many are susceptible to a fungal disease known as rust, one which can persist if allowed to grow for more than two years. Hollyhocks like a well drained soil but appreciate some organic matter when planting for best results. Through cultivation, many colour forms are now available. 'Halo Apricot' is part of the Halo Series - a range of tall hollyhocks producing single bicolour flowers - and has pink flowers with cherry-red halo centre.

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plant Features
  • Hollyhock Halo Apricot likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Hollyhock Halo Apricot likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Hollyhock Halo Apricot is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Hollyhock Halo Apricot likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Hollyhock 'Halo Apricot'

Latin name

Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot' (Halo Series)

type

Biennial or short-lived perennial

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Hollyhock Halo Apricot likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Hollyhock Halo Apricot is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Hollyhock Halo Apricot likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

  • Water

    Hollyhock Halo Apricot likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
  •  
    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Hollyhock Halo Apricot is 0.50meters x 2.10meters 0.50 M 2.10 M

Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot' (Halo Series)

Alcea is a group of plants in the Mallow family Malvaceae, native to Asia and Europe. Alcea rosea (previously called Althaea rosea) is commonly known as the Hollyhock and is a species which specifically found naturally in Turkey. It is normally grown best as a deciduous biennial, or a short lived perennial, and has lobed round green leaves with open funnel-shaped flowers carried on tall spikes. They are traditionally part of cottage gardens, however many are susceptible to a fungal disease known as rust, one which can persist if allowed to grow for more than two years. Hollyhocks like a well drained soil but appreciate some organic matter when planting for best results. Through cultivation, many colour forms are now available. 'Halo Apricot' is part of the Halo Series - a range of tall hollyhocks producing single bicolour flowers - and has pink flowers with cherry-red halo centre.


Flowering Season

From Mid Summer TO Late Summer

Hollyhocks flower in Summer

 

Planting Outdoors

From Early Spring TO Mid Spring

Container grown plants are put into a sunny, reasonably fertile well drained position in spring

 

Propagation by seed

From Mid Spring TO Late Spring

Sow seed in spring into flowering position.

 

Propagation by seed

From Early Spring TO Mid Spring

Sow seed under glass in early spring, with gentle heat.

 
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