Hollyhock 'Old Barn'
Alcea rosea 'Old Barn'
A stunning tall hollyhock cultivar with deep burgundy-purple flowers that bloom from early summer through fall. This classic cottage garden favourite self-seeds readily and brings dramatic vertical interest to borders and backgrounds.
Bloom time
Jun–Sep
Hardiness
Zones 3–10
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
1.5 m × 0.6 m
Type
Perennial
Bloom calendar
When Hollyhock 'Old Barn' is typically in flower across the year.
Growing Hollyhock 'Old Barn'
Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–10. Expect it to reach about 1.5 m tall and 0.6 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.
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