Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Tall flowering spikes with colorful
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer
Flavour Profile
Not applicable
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Perennial
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
150–200 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Container Garden
No
Plant Spacing
45–60 cm
Planting Depth
0.5–1 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' a popular flowering plant?
What makes Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' a popular flowering plant?
Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed', commonly known as Fig-leaved Hollyhock, is admired for its tall flower spikes, vibrant mix of colorful blooms, and attractive fig-shaped foliage, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, and traditional ornamental landscapes.
Where can Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' be grown?
Where can Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Can Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' be used as a background or focal plant?
Can Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' be used as a background or focal plant?
Yes, its tall upright growth and colorful flower spikes make it well suited for the back of borders, fences, walls, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial plantings.
Does removing spent flower spikes encourage continued blooming?
Does removing spent flower spikes encourage continued blooming?
Yes, deadheading faded flower spikes helps keep plants looking tidy and may encourage additional blooms while supporting healthy plant growth under suitable growing conditions.
Does Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Alcea ficifolia 'Cottage Mixed' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce impressive flower spikes in a vibrant mix of colors above distinctive fig-shaped foliage, adding lasting height, color, texture, and ornamental appeal to gardens, borders, patios, and cottage landscapes throughout the flowering season under suitable growing conditions.