ALCEA ROSEA SUNSHINE / HOLLYHOCK

Bring a cheerful splash of sunshine to your garden with 'Sunshine' Alcea rosea (Hollyhock). This stunning variety features bold, vibrant yellow flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall, adding brightness and warmth to any sunny spot. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, or as a statement plant, 'Sunshine' is sure to create a lively, welcoming atmosphere in your landscape.

Why Choose 'Sunshine'?

• Comparison: 'Sunshine' offers a brilliant yellow color that stands out from the more traditional hollyhock shades like red and pink. Its vibrant yellow blooms pair beautifully with other colorful plants, adding a lively, cheerful touch to your garden.
• Companions: Pairs wonderfully with purple coneflowers, lavender, and other summer bloomers. It also contrasts beautifully with darker foliage or low-growing groundcovers, like creeping thyme, to enhance its bright color.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Yellow Blooms: Bold yellow flowers bloom on tall spikes from mid-summer to fall, brightening up any garden with their sunny appearance.
• Height & Structure: Reaches up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall, making it perfect for the back of garden borders or as a vertical accent in sunny areas.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
• Resilient & Hardy: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and tolerates a range of garden conditions, making it easy to grow.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, ‘Sunshine’ is low-maintenance, providing you with months of vibrant blooms with little effort.

Specifications:

• Bloom Time: Mid to late summer.
• Height: 1.5–1.8 meters | Spread: 45–60 cm.
• Hardiness: Zone 3.

Add a burst of bright, golden color to your garden with Alcea rosea 'Sunshine', a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that brings warmth and cheer to your landscape all summer long.