Hollyhock- Chaters Double Mix

Alcea rosea Open Pollinated

  • Perennial (usually grown as an annual), 250cm
  • Cottage garden favourite
  • Tall variety with bright flowers

Standard seed packet, 35 seeds
$1.50

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Description

'Hollyhock- Chaters Double Mix' seeds

Alcea rosea

  • Perennial (usually grown as an annual), 250cm
  • Cottage garden favourite
  • Tall variety with bright flowers

Short-lived perennial (usually grown as a biennial or annual) growing to 250cm. Plants produces large upwards stems covered in paeony-form double flowers in a mix of colours including rose, yellow, pink and white. Cottage garden favourite. Good for borders, growing along walls or fences and as a cut flower. Attracts butterflies and bees. Long flowering.

Seeds per gram: 120
Product code: C3-12

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Quick Sowing Guide
Method Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth 6mm
Season Late summer and autumn
Germination 10-14 days @ 18-28°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
Plant Spacing 40cm
Plant Height 250cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 150-200 days

*Notes: Protect young plants from slugs and snails. May require staking. Alcea rosea can be grown as a perennial if the spent flowers are removed and the foliage is cut back after flowering.

How To Grow

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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.

We do not deliver overseas.

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Parcel Delivery Capped rate of $8.99
Express Delivery $15.00
     

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Live Plants - Live plants Capped rate of $10.00

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**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.

 

Ratings & Reviews

Hollyhock- Chaters Double Mix

The germination rate is very good. BUT, THEY SHOW SINGLE FLOWERS! I know the seeds are not very reliable, but still disappointing since I give so much care and love to it.
kun w 23 September 2021