How to Care for Alcea rosea (hollyhock)

Korean name: 접시꽃

Hollyhock is a tall biennial or perennial plant with large, round flowers arranged along the stem. Its leaves are broad and somewhat palm-shaped, and the flower colors vary widely. Commonly seen by country fences, it prefers full sunlight and is relatively easy to grow.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Western Asia
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: abundance, prosperity
• Traits: beginner friendly, colorful flowers, full sun, tall growth, country fence
• Also known as: hollyhock

Care Guide

• Light: Requires plenty of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water when the topsoil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-draining garden soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Grows well in normal humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Alcea rosea?

Water when the topsoil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Alcea rosea?

It likes Requires plenty of direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining garden soil is suitable..

Is Alcea rosea safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Alcea rosea good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Grows well in normal humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season..