Hollyhock Chater's Double Blend
Alcea rosea
Biennial. An english garden of the early 1800s would have several varieties of hollyhock! Chater's Double includes golden-yellow, rose, maroon, salmon-pink, scarlet and white flowers. Requires full sun and lots of heat and even though drought tolerant, prefers ample moisture and deep, rich soil for best performance. Flowers have a long bloom period and are edible! Full sun. Blooms summer.
Days to Emerge: 5' - 6'
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 6 seeds every 2' - 3'
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 2' - 3'
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost, or 1 to 2 weeks before average first fall frost. See inside of packet for details.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost; transplant before taproot hits bottom of pot.
Artist: Susan DiMarchi