Alcalthaea suffrutescens growing herbaceous of the genus Alcalthaea also known as Hollyhock, Alcalthaea suffrutescens can grow as perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-11a.
Leaves color green the shape can be heart to round with lobed edges to deeply lobed.
Alcalthaea suffrutescens flowers
Flower color can be: pink, white, yellow or cream, flowers have five petals in round shape.
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Requirements for Alcalthaea suffrutescens growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive, invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Autumn, winter (in hot weather)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Dead stems and leaves
Size of the plant?
1-2.5 m, 40-100 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Pink, white, yellow or cream flowers with five petals in round shape
Scientific name:
Alcalthaea suffrutescens