Alcea ficifolia ‘Happy Lights’

Single Hollyhock

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.030.970

This beautiful strain produces satiny single blooms in a wide range of clear pastel shades. Developed to be more resistant to rust disease, which often infects and disfigures the leaves of Hollyhocks. Plants form a low mound of foliage the first year, with very tall spikes of flowers appearing in the second season. A self-seeding biennial or short-lived perennial. Allow some plants to develop ripe seed each season and provide future generations. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds.

Further details for
Alcea ficifolia ‘Happy Lights’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
  Deep Pink
  Light Pink
  Mixed
  Purple
  Red
  Salmon
  White
  Yellow

Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer

Foliage Color
Light Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen

Flower Head Size
Very Large

Height
150-210 cm
59-82 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium

Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.