Alcea Rosea 'The Watchman' (The Watchman Hollyhock)

Alcea rosea 'The Watchman', commonly known as The Watchman Hollyhock. This stunning traditional cottage garden favourite produces towering flower spikes covered in rich, velvety deep burgundy to almost black single blooms throughout summer. Its impressive height creates a spectacular backdrop for borders, fences, and garden walls while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

The Watchman Hollyhock thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, rewarding gardeners with an abundance of elegant blooms year after year. Its upright growth habit adds strong vertical interest to mixed plantings, while its easy-care nature makes it suitable for both experienced and novice gardeners. This striking variety is perfect for creating a classic cottage garden display with bold, sophisticated colour.