The difference between hollyhock and hibiscus

1. Different varieties

Hollyhock is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and the genus Althaea. It has many nicknames, including Iris hollyhock, Wukui, Weizukui, Hukui, Ripe Season Flower, and Rongkui. It is a biennial upright herb.

Like the former, hibiscus okra belongs to the Malvaceae family, but it is a plant of the genus Hibiscus. It is also called grass hibiscus, large-flowered okra, etc. It is a perennial herb.

2. Different leaves

The leaves of hollyhock are nearly round, about 6-16 cm in diameter, and are palm-shaped leaves with fissures, about 5-7 fissures. The fissures are relatively shallow, and the individual lobes are triangular or round.

The leaves of hibiscus are broadly oval, with serrated edges, and densely covered with gray hairs on the back of the leaves and on the veins.

3. Different flowers

Hollyhock flowers bloom from February to August every year. The diameter of the flowers is about 6-10 cm. The flowers are rich in colors, including yellow, red, pink, white, yellow, and complex colors, and the appearance is quite varied.

The flowering period of hibiscus is relatively late, from June to August every year. The flowers are larger than the former, with a diameter of up to 20 cm.