Alcea rugosa Pardancanda but is almost unknown in

but is almost unknown in US gardens

we have finally succeeded in our insanely well-drained crevice garden

Our 15-year-old specimen of Chamaecyparis 'Spirited' has reached 8' tall x 3' wide

This will also cause it to go dormant prematurely

Alcea rugosa Pardancanda but is almost unknown inAlcea rugosa is a superb but rarely encountered hollyhock from Russia that's been one of the best performers in our display garden. From an evergreen basal rosette of corrugated grey green leaves arise tall, sturdy, 6 7' spikes beginning in spring. The spikes of Alcea rugosa are clothed along the bottom half with typical hollyhock foliage, while the top half is adorned all summer with large, 4", single, buttery yellow, classic mallow flowers