Daikon RadishDOUBLE FLOWEREDHollyhock SeedsAlcea roseaLarge, double, flattened, peony shaped flowers. Plants are biennials or short-lived perennials. We are pleased to offer the following excellent, often seldom seen varieties.CHATER'S DOUBLE SERIESHollyhock SeedsAlcea roseaWilliam Chater (1802-1885) through his Saffron Walden Nursery in England revolutionized the growing of hollyhocks, with the release of his 1847 seed catalog. Offered for the first time, were reliably double hollyhock flowers of uncommon size and substance, in colors not previously seen.Chater's breeding of double flowered hollyhocks was so completely extraordinary, his creations have yet to be equaled. Average garden height is 5-6 feet. With plenty of water and nutrients, growing 10-12 foot tall giants is possible.Hollyhock chaters double whiteICICLEHollyhock SeedsPure white, large, double flowers. Plants grow to 6 feet tall.Hollyhocks are sturdy, stately, old fashioned plants that flower over a long summer season. They attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Will usually reseed and return year after year. Winter hardy to zone 3.Life Cycle: BiennialFamily: MalvaceaeOrigin: Southwest AsiaSpecial Features: Saucer-shaped double blossoms. . A popular self-sowing, biennial that has been long associated with cottage gardens.Historical: Origin of species is debatable but most likely found along the Silk Road from Turkey to Asia.Basic Colour: (white / cream)Flower Colour: pure whiteNatural Flowering Period: May - OctoberWinter Hardiness Zones: Z3 - Z10Foliage: medium green, round with lobed and pleated edgesGrowth Habit: upright, erectHeight with Flowers: 180 cmSpacing between Plants: 60 cmSoil Requirements: averagepH value: 5.8 - 7.2Location: Characteristics: solitary plantUsage: suitable for cuttingCover well with 5mm of vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20 C germination should take place after 7 to 10 days. Plug sowing is by far the best option, as HollExported By ExportYourStore
