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Growing Alcea (Hollyhock): Tall Spires for Sunny Borders

Growing Alcea (Hollyhock)

Pronunciation: al-see'uh

Prefers full sun (or partial shade in the South) and moist but well-drained soil with near-neutral pH. May require staking. Rust (brown leaf spots) can be a problem; combat with early sulfur applications. Red spider mites and caterpillars often plague Hollyhocks in the South (A. rugosa is an exception).

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