Mr Fothergill's Hollyhock Chaters Double Mixed

Mr Fothergill's Hollyhock Chaters Double Mixed Description

Product Description Hollyhock Chaters Double Mixed Seed by Mr. Fothergill's. Tall, impressive and elegant. Paeony-like double pompon blooms arrayed along the tall, elegant spires in a lovely range of colours. Height: 240 cm/96-inch Plant Class: Hardy Perennial (HP) Habit: Tall Upright. Useful Information: Suitable for cutting; Partial shade Sow and Grow: Sow indoors for surest results, March-May, 1.5 cm (1/2-inch) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 21-28 days. Transplant individually, when large enough to handle, to 7.5 cm (3-inch) pots. Always hold by a leaf, never by the stem. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out into well-drained soil, June-October, 60 cm (2-feet) apart. Or, sow outdoors, May-July, in a seed bed, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 7.5 cm (3-inch) apart, before planting out to flowering position in autumn. Flowers: June-August, the following year. Hints and Tips: In cold areas, the young plants will benefit from some cloche protection in the worst of the winter weather. Box Contains 1x 50 Seeds Pack A hardy perennial, flowers the year after sowing Beautiful powder-puff blooms year after year Impressive, tall plants for cottage garden borders Suitable for cutting; partial shade 240 cm growing height