The Story
Alcea
A stunning first year flowering Hollyhock from early indoor sowings. Large, attractive, brightly coloured, single flowers of white, yellow, red and purple all with strong contrasting bi-coloured eyes. Makes a great blooming screen for privacy. Hollyhocks are also edible and adds gorgeous color to any summer dish or fresh salads! Sow every year for a continuous show of color throughout the summer. Height 2 m.
How to Grow
Seed can be started indoors in a soil-less mix in March. Germinate at 18° C for 21-28 days then grow on under lights before hardening off and transplanting to a sunny site in the garden. Avoid higher temperatures as it affects germination success. Direct outdoor sowing can be done May to August. Space mature plants 75 cm apart in the garden.
Approx. 15 seeds/pkt
Description
Alcea
A stunning first year flowering Hollyhock from early indoor sowings. Large, attractive, brightly coloured, single flowers of white, yellow, red and purple all with strong contrasting bi-coloured eyes. Makes a great blooming screen for privacy. Hollyhocks are also edible and adds gorgeous color to any summer dish or fresh salads! Sow every year for a continuous show of color throughout the summer. Height 2 m.
How to Grow
Seed can be started indoors in a soil-less mix in March. Germinate at 18° C for 21-28 days then grow on under lights before hardening off and transplanting to a sunny site in the garden. Avoid higher temperatures as it affects germination success. Direct outdoor sowing can be done May to August. Space mature plants 75 cm apart in the garden.
Approx. 15 seeds/pkt
