Hardy Perennials
New

• Flowers in : July to October
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year

Description

SPECIAL OFFER - Hollyhock Doubles Trio Collection comprises 1 packet each of:

• Hollyhock Peaches 'n' Dreams™ - Tall, stately flower spikes packed with lots of large, fully-double, cloudy blooms of creamy-peach, some with an attractive tinge of raspberry-pink.
• Hollyhock Chater's Double Icicle - Spectacular, large, crystal-white, fully-double, powder-puff blooms grace tall, strong stems from midsummer until the autumn.
• Hollyhock Appleblossom - High-quality flower spikes, packed with stunning, fully double, pompom blooms in delicate shades of apple blossom-pink.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to March or September to October. Sow seeds onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Alternatively, sow in late summer in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring. This method produces larger plants and is recommended if the soil is heavy or badly drained.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers a well cultivated soil in a sheltered position.