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SKU: GS2146
Hollyhock The Watchman
Alcea rosea
The garden hollyhock is commonly found in our lands. Germination rate 74%.
€1.99
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- 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
- Poland
- English name
- Alcea rosea The Watchman
- Germination rate
- 74%
- 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 The Watchman: variety and characteristics
Hollyhock The Watchman (Alcea rosea) is a biennial flower of the mallow family (Malvaceae). The garden hollyhock is commonly found in our lands.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the mallow family.
Flowers profusely and for a long time from July to September.
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: 74%
- Pack size: 0.1 g
- Seed origin: Poland
- Sowing: February and March; direct or seedlings
- Flowering: July – October
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Hollyhock The Watchman
Hollyhock The Watchman 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 The Watchman
- 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 The Watchman 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 74%. 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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