Hollyhock Antwerp Mix Alcea Ficifolia
Hollyhock Antwerp Mix Alcea Ficifolia. A true hardy perennial, Antwerp reaches 6-7 feet. Producing large 3-5in single saucer shaped flowers. From My to Oct across a wide colour range of yellow, copper, pink, red, and white. Blooms the first year. A large attraction is the higher resistance to rust compared to most other varieties. Originating from Siberia it is exceptionally cold hardy.
Cultivation Advice Hollyhock Antwerp Mix Alcea Ficifolia
Days To Germination: 14-21 days.
Optimum Soil Temp for Germination 65F.
Plant Height: 6-7 Feet
- Sow in pots/ trays from early spring to late summer germinating at a minimum of 65F.
- Alternatively sow directly in soil after all danger of frost has passed
- to a depth of 1/16 of an inch and cover with fine soil.
- Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
- When 2-3 inches, thin to 18 to 24 inches apart, transplant thinning’s.
- Feed during the Spring.
- Cut established plants back after blooming.
