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Alcea Rosea is a beautiful frilly addition to the garden border. This mix is without yellows so just contains all of the beautiful pink, peaches and whites.  With very tall stems laden with blooms.

 

When to Sow: July/ Aug & Jan- Mar

HOW TO SOW HOLLYHOCKS:
Will flower in 1st year if sowed early.


Sow underglass - Surface sow individually  into small pots/ cell trays of moist well-drained compost. Just cover with a sprinkle of vermiculite and keep moist under a propagation lid or inside a zip lock bag. Ideal temp 15-20°C

 

  • Classification: Hardy Annual/ Perennial
  • Expert Level: Medium
  • Germination Time : 2-3 weeks

 

  • Site: Full Sun
  • Soil Type: Chalk / Sand/ Loam
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Mositure: Care: May require staking. Prone to rust spot, treat if necessary
  • Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders
  • Harvesting: Harvest blooms when they are 90% open
  • Days to Maturity: N/A

 

  • Vase Life: 4-7 Days
  • Height: 60-80cm
  • Plant Spacing:  30cm

Alcea Rosea (Hollyhock) Spring Celebrity Formula Mix

£3.95Price
  • 15 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms 

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