HOLLYHOCK SINGLE (Alcea ficifolia) |
This beautiful strain produces satiny single blooms in a wide range of clear pastel shades. Developed to be more resistant to rust disease, which often infects and disfigures the leaves of Hollyhocks. Plants form a low mound of foliage the first year, with very tall spikes of flowers appearing in the second season. A self-seeding biennial or short-lived perennial. Allow some plants to develop ripe seed each season and provide future generations. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. SOWING Season: Perennial Height: 48 - 72 inches (150 - 210 cm) Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Creamy Yellow, Deep Pink, Light Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow. Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8 Germ temperature: 15 - 18C (60 - 65F) Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination Plant Spacing: 24 inches (60cm) Establishing hollyhock from flower seeds is very rewarding. To get a jump start on the growing season, you can sow the seeds indoors or in the greenhouse 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Use starter trays and quality starter mix and sow the seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil to make good contact. Keep them consistently moist. Sowing the flower seed directly outdoors is an option as well. Prepare soil bed, sow the seeds on the surface and dust over them very lightly with loose garden soil. Keep the seeds moist until germination has occurred. Young plants can be transplanted or even moved to other positions in the garden. Hollyhock care includes weekly watering and use of a balanced fertilizer. Be sure to leave the last blooms on the plant even after the petals fall. They will drop their flower seeds and self-sow, and you'll be rewarded with plenty of new plants come spring. Cut back hard when flowering is done and seeds have dropped. |
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