Alcea acaulis 0
Author: (Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804)) Friedrich Alefeld (1820-1872)Family: Malvaceae Subfamily: Malvoideae Tribe: Malveae
Genus: Alcea
English name: Stemless hollyhock
Zone: Mediterranean
References
- Alcea acaulis and A. fasciculiflora, two new records for the flora of Iran, Khodayari, Hamed and Arabameri, Mahnaz. Rostaniha 2019 Vol. 20(2) pag. 173-181. Address
References for the genus
- Phylogenetic relationships in the species-rich Irano-Turanian genus Alcea (Malvaceae), Escobar García, Pedro and Pakravan, Maneezheh and Schönswetter, Peter and Aguilar, Javier Fuertes and Schneeweiss, Gerald M. Taxon 2012 Vol. 61(2) pag. 324-332. DOI
- Phylogenetic relationships within the tribe Malveae (Malvaceae, subfamily Malvoideae) as inferred from ITS sequence data, Tate, Jennifer A and Fuertes Aguilar, Javier and Wagstaff, Steven J and La Duke, John C and Bodo Slotta, Tracey A and Simpson, Beryl B. American Journal of Botany 2005 Vol. 92(4) pag. 584-602. Address
- Phylogenetic relationships within the tribe Malveae (Malvaceae, subfamily Malvoideae) as inferred from ITS sequence data, Tate, Jennifer A and Fuertes Aguilar, Javier and Wagstaff, Steven J and La Duke, John C and Bodo Slotta, Tracey A and Simpson, Beryl B. American Journal of Botany 2005 Vol. 92(4) pag. 584-602. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks.
Germination references for the genus
- Perennial seed germination information, Kootenay Local Agricultural Society . 2008. Address
Germination references for the genus
- Perennial seed germination information, Kootenay Local Agricultural Society . 2008. Address
Experiences in the garden
02-05-23A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
22-02-24 Sown 12 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre5.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 1-2w