Alcea 'Blackberry'

Hardy Perennial

• Flowers in : July to September
• Height : 5 feet

Description

Fullt double burgandy red flowers on sturdy tall plants.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a well wetted seed sowing compost in a 144 cell plug tray. Cover the seed with 5mm vermiculite and propagate at 15 to 20C.

Growing Instructions

Grow on the seedlings in a lightly shaded area until they are established and fill the tray. Pot on in late August - September in to 1 litre pots or put 3 plugs in to 2 or 3 litre pots. Over winter in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse or tunnel for sales the following March / April or for flowering plants ready to sell in early May to June.