Alcea rosea 'Halo Pink'

Hardy Perennial

• Flowers in : June to September
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 5 feet

Description

New Colour in this striking New series of Bicolour Hollyhocks.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 144 cell plug tray or slightly larger unit if preferred. Cover well with 5mm of vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20 C germination should take place after 7 to 10 days. Plug sowing is by far the best option, as Hollyhock does not like the root disturbance of pricking out and can be susceptible to damping off.

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.