Alcea rosea plena 'Chaters Mix'

Wonderful tall spires of wide, circular peony shaped, double flowers in purple, pink, red, white or yellow make this 2 metre tall perennial a must in every cottage garden. For organically rich soil in full sun with protection from strong winds. Flowers can be crystallised for decorating or use petals in salads. 30 seeds/ No. 1/

Sunlight

Full

Frost Resilience

Frost Hardy

Lifespan

Perennial

GermType

Erratic Germinators

Sow Method

Direct or Transplant

Sowing Instructions

Sow direct in garden for spring sowing; autumn sowing into pots sowing for transplanting in spring. Cover seeds, keep moist and warm (20˚C+). Flowers after experiencing a winter.

Height

1.8 m

Spacing/Spread

0.6 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Jan 1st to Apr 30th

Temperate Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Sep 30th

Feb 1st to May 31st

Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods

Jan 1st to Apr 30th

DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK