Alcea 'Peaches 'n' Dreams'

Alcea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' is a breathtaking hollyhock variety that brings a dreamy, romantic feel to any garden. Its large, ruffled blooms, in soft shades of peach and creamy pink, appear on tall, stately stems, creating a stunning vertical display. Blooming in midsummer, this perennial adds height and a touch of elegance to cottage gardens and borders, while its pastel hues create a serene and welcoming atmosphere.

Alcea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for the back of sunny borders where its tall stems can stand proud. It is particularly suited to cottage gardens, where its soft, pastel blooms fit perfectly with traditional, informal planting styles. Ensure the soil is rich and prepared with organic matter for the best results, and consider staking the tall flower spikes to support them in windy areas. The soft peachy tones of Alcea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' pair beautifully with other cottage garden favourites like delphiniums, foxgloves, and roses. Its pastel palette also complements the blue flowers of lavender or Nepeta, creating a calm and harmonious colour scheme. For a more striking contrast, combine with deeper tones like purple salvias or rich pink phloxes, allowing its ruffled blooms to stand out.

Alcea rosea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers. This makes it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it reliably returns year after year, providing height and colour to your garden through the summer months. As a biennial or short-lived perennial, it will often self-seed, allowing it to naturalise and fill borders over time. Although typically grown in the ground, Alcea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' can also be grown in large containers. Choose a deep pot to accommodate its long taproot, and place it in a sunny spot on your patio or terrace. Its towering spires of soft, peachy blooms will create a showstopping focal point in any container display.

Alcea 'Peaches 'n Dreams' is a must-have for any garden, offering height, elegance, and pollinator-friendly blooms. Whether grown in borders or large pots, its stunning flowers will create a soft, dreamy atmosphere perfect for summer days in the garden.