Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) colour mix — 1.5 m, 7–10 cm full flowers, cottage garden classic.
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is the classic of old village yards. Flowers bloom in dense false spikes, 7–10 cm across, usually double. Rich colour shades. Can be sown in place, but for earlier flowering, raise seedlings.
Growing
Sow in February–May. Row spacing 40 cm, plant spacing 30 cm, sowing depth 1 cm. Cover until germination.
Beside fences, for cottage garden atmosphere, tall flower borders. Traditional Hungarian flower.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Fruit/Flower colorColor mix
Plant height (cm)150 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)July, August
Row spacing (cm)40 cm
Plant spacing (cm)30 cm
Sowing timeFebruary, March, April, May
Sowing depth (cm)1 cm
Seed requirement (g/10 m²)3 g/10 m²
Seeds per gram150
Avg. germination time (days)14 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)18 °C
Planting timeApril