Additional information
| Weight | .50 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Hollyhock Summer Carnival Mixed Colors – Item #155
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Bold double flowers on tall, stately spires make Summer Carnival a cottage garden favorite. This improved Chater’s variety features a longer season and greater heat tolerance. Easy to grow and attracts pollinators. It won an All America Selections award in 1972.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)
Spacing: 2″ (5cm)
Sprouts In: 10-20 days
Thinning: 12″ (30cm)
Hollyhocks grow easily in a sunny location and most any soil. Plant outdoors about two weeks before last spring frost date. Start transplants indoors four to five weeks earlier. Keep young plants evenly moist. Can be cut back in fall to encourage growth.
Hollyhocks are short-lived biennials. Replant every two to three years for continuous blooms.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
Height: 4-6′ (1.2-2m)
Bloom Period: summer
Type: biennial
Attributes: AAS winner
