Thompson & Morgan Hollyhock Crème de Cassis - Pink - Flower Seeds

Thompson & Morgan

Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Hollyhock 'Crème de Cassis', a captivating variety with unique, veined blooms in luscious shades of blackcurrant and dusky pink. Each tall flower spike carries a mix of double, semi-double, and single blooms, creating a magical, layered effect that adds height and charm to cottage garden borders. These impressive perennials flower in their second year and make a bold statement in sunny, sheltered spots. Not just a visual delight, the edible flowers of 'Crème de Cassis' can be crystallised for cake decorations or used to make subtly flavoured syrups for desserts. Ideal for planting in groups or as a dramatic backdrop, they thrive in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown from a spring or autumn sowing. With proper care and support, these stately plants reward you with spectacular summer colour year after year. How to Grow Instructions - Light: Requires full sun to flower well. - Temperature: Germinate at 15–20°C; hardy once established. - Watering: Keep moist during germination; water regularly when growing. - Feeding: Apply a balanced feed during the growing season. - Humidity: Good air circulation reduces risk of rust; space plants well. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of 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). Decorative pots are not supplied.