Alcea rosea - 2026
Alcea rosea - 2026
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Key Points
Alcea rosea, commonly known as hollyhock, is a tall, striking biennial or short-lived perennial celebrated for its impressive spires of large, cup-shaped flowers that can reach up to 10 cm across. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, the flowers appear in a wide range of vibrant colours, including red, pink, white, yellow, and purple, creating a dramatic vertical accent in borders, cottage gardens, or along fences and walls. Its tall, architectural form provides excellent backdrops for mixed plantings and is particularly effective when grouped in clusters for maximum visual impact. Hollyhocks are also valued for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. They are relatively easy to grow from seed and can self-seed, providing a continual display year after year when conditions are suitable.
Alcea rosea thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good tolerance for heat and moderate drought once established. Staking may be required for taller varieties to prevent flopping in windy conditions. Regular deadheading can prolong the flowering season, while occasional feeding encourages strong growth and vibrant blooms. Resistant to most pests, hollyhocks do occasionally attract rust, which can be managed through good air circulation and removal of affected leaves. Their combination of height, colour, and pollinator-friendly blooms makes them a classic and versatile choice for traditional and modern gardens alike.
At Lincs Plants, we strive to provide fast and reliable shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition. We offer 1-3 day shipping through a variety of dispatch methods to suit your needs. Here’s an overview of our shipping process:
Processing Time:
Orders are processed within 1 - 3 business day after payment confirmation. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Shipping Methods:
- Standard Shipping (1-3 days): Our standard shipping option ensures delivery within 1-3 days via trusted couriers.
- Express Shipping (1-2 days): For quicker delivery, choose express shipping at checkout, ensuring your plants arrive within 1-2 days.
Dispatch Methods:
We use various reliable carriers depending on your location and the nature of the plants ordered. We ensure that all plants are packed securely to maintain freshness during transit.
Shipping Costs:
Shipping costs are calculated based on the size, weight, and destination of your order and will be displayed at checkout.
Delivery Times:
Delivery times may vary depending on your location. Please allow 1-3 business days from the dispatch date for delivery.
Plant Care Upon Arrival:
We take great care to ensure your plants arrive in excellent condition. Upon receipt, please unpack them immediately and follow our care instructions.
Should you have any questions or concerns about your shipment, feel free to contact us. We're here to help ensure you receive the best quality plants right at your doorstep!
Recycled Growing Media
At Lincs Plants, we’re proud to use a recycled, peat free growing mix that’s made right here in Lincolnshire. It’s made from coir with around 20% silt loam added in.
The coir keeps the mix light and free draining, while the silt loam adds structure and helps hold moisture and nutrients. By recycling used media and using locally sourced materials, we cut down on waste and reduce the need for imported peat based composts.
This home grown mix is part of our commitment to sustainable growing and supporting local production wherever possible.
At Lincs Plants, we operate from two main locations. When you place an order, we prepare and pack plants across both sites depending on what you’ve ordered.
Site 1 – Packing and Distribution
This site holds:
Oxygenating bunches
Loose lilies
Aquarium plants
Snails
Pots
Pond packs
Site 2 – Growing Site
This site holds:
Potted lilies
Potted plants
Plugs
Floating plants
Tropical plants
Fruit trees
We start processing orders each morning at 8am.
Orders that include items from Site 2 are dispatched the following day.
Orders that only include items from Site 1 are usually dispatched the same day.
During our peak periods, we can process up to 3,000 orders a day across multiple departments. Each department either supports a main packing team or packs orders directly.
We have five collections a day, so orders can leave throughout the day as soon as they’re ready.
During busy times, if we experience any delays, we’ll post updates on our social media and website to give everyone a heads up. This helps keep customers informed if there’s likely to be a delay of a few days.
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