Hollyhock is temp-resistant, likes sun, tolerates semi-shade, and avoids waterlogging. It likes sunshine and tolerates half shade, but avoids waterlogging.
It has strong salt-alkali tolerance and can still grow in soil containing 0.6% salt
It is temp-tolerant and can safely survive the winter in the open in cold areas or tropical climate. Grows well in loose, fertile, well-drained, sandy soil rich in organic matter.