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      SKU: GS2165

      Hollyhock Chater's Pink

      Alcea rosea

      A tall, columnar perennial shrub with delicate pink flowers. Germination rate 96%.

      €1.99
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      Prices include VAT. The price shown is for one seed packet.

      • Germination measured for the batch
      • Paper packet with the packing date
      • Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
      • Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
      • 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law

      Specifications

      Origin
      China
      English name
      Alcea rosea Chaters pink
      Germination rate
      96%
      Weight
      0.005 kg

      Sowing

      Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.

      Description

      Hollyhock Chater's Pink: variety and characteristics

      Hollyhock Chater's Pink (Alcea rosea) is a biennial flower of the mallow family (Malvaceae). A tall, columnar perennial shrub with delicate pink flowers.

      Forms elegant, upright stems covered in large, showy flowers in summer.

      Ideal for flower beds, hedges and ornamental arrangements; prefers sunny places and well-drained soil.

      The garden hollyhock is an imposing cottage-garden flower with spikes up to 2–2.5 m tall, loaded with flowers in white, pink, red and almost black. Self-seeds and stays in the garden for years.

      Key features

      • Measured germination rate of the batch: 96%
      • Pack size: 0.3 g
      • Seed origin: China
      • Sowing: February and March; direct or seedlings
      • Flowering: July – October
      • Position: sunny spot

      When to sow Hollyhock Chater's Pink

      Hollyhock Chater's Pink seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

      How to sow and grow Hollyhock Chater's Pink

      • Sowing method: direct or seedlings
      • Depth: 1–1.5 cm
      • Spacing: 40–50 cm
      • Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
      • Position: sunny spot

      Sow the seeds in February/March in nutrient-rich soil and transplant in May. Requires moderate watering, taking care not to overwater. Direct sowing is done in April/May at 60cm. between rows and 30cm. within the row.

      Sow in May–July — the plants flower the following summer. Plant next to a fence or wall, in sun and shelter; tall plants should be staked.

      Flowering and uses

      Flowers from June to August; remove leaves affected by rust.

      Frequently asked questions

      When should Hollyhock Chater's Pink be sown?

      The recommended sowing months are February and March. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

      What is the germination rate of the seeds?

      The measured germination rate of this batch is 96%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

      Does the hollyhock flower in its first year?

      Usually not — it is a biennial. If sown for seedlings in February, some plants flower that same summer.

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