Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 195

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Genus en: Hollyhock

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Malvaceae

Family ja: アオイ

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Distribution en: Medit. to C.Asia

Description en: Genus of about 60 species of biennials and short-lived perennials found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia, usually in rocky sites and on dry, grassy wasteland. They are cultivated for their tall, slender inflorescences of large, stalkless or short-stalked, funnel-shaped, 5-petalled, brightly coloured flowers, often double in cultivars, which are borne in summer. Suitable for a mixed border, or for growing along a wall; they are attractive to butterflies and bees.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: To grow as annuals, sow seed at 13°C (55°F) in late winter, or in situ in mid-spring. For biennials and perennials, sow seed in situ in midsummer. If required, transplant in early autumn, when 2 or 3 true leaves have developed.

Pests en: Susceptible to hollyhock rust. Cutworms and slugs may damage young growth. Mallow flea beetles, aphids, and capsid bugs may be a problem in dry conditions.

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Comment ja: タチアオイ

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57