× Alcalthaea suffrutescens 'Parkallee' (d)
shrubby alcalthaea 'Parkallee'
'Parkallee' is a tall, bushy perennial to 2.5m with lobed, softly hairy, grey-green leaves. Tall spires of apricot-cream, semi-double, hollyhock-like flowers are produced from mid-summer to early autumn
Synonyms
Alcea × kitaibela 'Parkallee'Althaea 'Parkallee'
see moreMalva 'Park Allee'
Alcea × _Althaea_, 'Parkallee'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Cream | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Alcalthaea are bigeneric hybrids between Alcea and Althaea. They are tall, branching, short-lived perennials with hairy foliage and spires of pink, cream or yellow flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. May need staking
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings, does not produce seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down to ground once flowering is over
Pests
May be susceptible to mallow flea beetles or aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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