Alcea ficifolia (Fig-leaved hollyhock) — tall spires of large, single, cup-shaped flowers in a mixed palette of yellow, copper, pink, red, and white, blooming mid-summer to early autumn. A good pick for pollinators, full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
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Product features
Botanical name: Alcea ficifolia
Common name: Fig-leaved hollyhock, Antwerp hollyhock, Russian hollyhock
Height: 1.5m to 2.5m
Spread: 30cm to 65cm
Foliage: Deeply cut, palmate green leaves resembling fig tree foliage
Flower: Large, single, cup-shaped blooms in yellow, copper, pink, red, and white, mid-summer to early autumn
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, hoverflies
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil
Drought tolerant: Yes, once established
Hardy: Fully hardy
Position: Full sun, ideally against a south-facing wall
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Back of borders, cottage gardens, architectural planting
Materials and care
Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Aspect: Open, sheltered south- or west-facing borders, ideally against a wall
Soil type: Moderately fertile, alkaline to neutral — chalk, sand, loam
Drainage: Essential — very well-drained soil vital
Watering: Water regularly until established; tolerates dry conditions once mature
Deadheading: Cut back faded flower spikes to extend flowering
End of season: Cut stalks back after first frost, clear debris to prevent rust
Fertiliser: Apply slow-release fertiliser or compost mulch in spring
