Alcea, also known as 'hollyhock', are short-lived showy perennials. These plants are an old garden favourite, perfect for any garden. The 'Spring Celebrities' series is a compact strain with bushy dwarf plants which bear large double blooms.
The double lilac blue flowers seem to have one flower inside another flower, making them striking and extra frilly. Flowering during the summer months. Height 90 cm. Spread 60 cm.
Arching striped green and cream sword like leaves. Ideal for containers or as a specimen plant in garden. Plant in full sun or part shade in free draining soil. Height 300 cm.