Hollyhock (Alcea Rosea) 'Happy Lights Mixed'
Pickup available at Kings Mill Lane
Usually ready in 2 hours
DESCRIPTION
A real cottage garden plant with tall strong stems with bright green foliage lined with single flowers in shades from yellow and white to purple and red. Height 150cm.
Pack size: 60 Seeds
WHEN TO SOW
January to March or July to September
WHERE TO SOW
Sow seed on the surface of the compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite or finely sieved compost. Place in a propagator or in warm place at around 15-20°C (59-68°F) until the seeds germinate.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant each seedling into the individual pots or a multi-cell tray. Plant out spring raised plants into a sunny border 45cm (18") apart. Late summer/ autumn raised plants can be overwintered in a cold frame and planted out the following spring.
MATURITY
July to September (the following year for later sowings)
HEIGHT
180cm (6') plus
HANDY TIP
Glasshouse sowings will flower the same year. After flowering, cut back the plants to improve the second year's growth.