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Sign up freeAlcea rosea
flower
Bees
Bumblebees
ButterfliesClassic cottage garden biennial — blooms in its second year from seed. Stake tall stems in exposed positions. Susceptible to rust; improve air circulation.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Well-draining, average to fertile
Dahlia pinnata
flowerThrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Hollyhock
