Alcea rosea - 2.5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Althaea rosea, Althaea sinensis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to June.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Alcea rosea forms cupped, yellow, purple, pink, rose-coloured, white flowers arranged in clusters from July.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture