Thompson & Morgan Chaters Double Icicle Hollyhock Seeds - White, 100 Seeds

Thompson & Morgan

Sure to be perfect for any perennial or cottage garden borders, the Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double Icicle’ will be spectacular addition, boasting graceful, tall stems and large double blooms that are Crystal White in colour. This truly classic cottage Hollyhock will flower throughout the summer and into autumn, and look stunning when grown in groups.Sow February to March or September to October. Sow seeds onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.Alternatively, sow in late summer in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring. This method produces larger plants and is recommended if the soil is heavy or badly drained.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart.Product Specifications:Position: Full sunHeight: Up to 180cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 60cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1 packet of 100 hollyhock seedsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).