Alcea Creme de Cassis (Hollyhock)
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Description
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your garden with Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' (Hollyhocks) bare root plants. This striking variety features unique bi-coloured blooms that transition from deep berry purple to a soft, creamy white at the edges, creating a stunning ombre effect.
Perfect for traditional cottage gardens or as a bold focal point in mixed borders, 'Creme de Cassis' blooms from June to August, producing tall, stately spires adorned with large, semi-double flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators. Growing to a height of 1.5–2 metres with a spread of 0.5–0.7 metres, this hollyhock adds impressive height and drama to any garden display.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil, Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' is hardy and resilient, making it an ideal choice for planting along fences, walls, or at the back of borders to create a layered, dramatic effect. Although not typically suited for pots due to its height, it thrives in garden beds with minimal care, providing timeless elegance year after year.
Space the plants 45–60 cm apart to allow for proper air circulation and optimal growth. Supplied as bare root plants, they establish quickly when planted in spring (March/April), ensuring a summer filled with captivating blooms. Choose Alcea rosea 'Creme de Cassis' for a garden that exudes classic charm while attracting nature with its pollinator-friendly appeal.
Position: Full sun
Plant size: Top Size
Flower colour: Deep berry purple fading to soft, creamy white at the edges
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Moisture: Moderate moisture
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Life cycle: Perennial
Eventual height: 1.5–2 metres
Spread: 0.5–0.7 metres
Flowering period: June–August
Plant spacing: 5 plants per m²
Attracts: Butterflies
Ideal for pots: No
Supplied as: Bare root plants
Dispatch: Spring (March/April)
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
Shipping rates
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.
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