HOLLYHOCK CHATERS SCARLET RED
A hardy cottage garden favorite, producing flower spikes rise up to 2.4 meters tall smothered in 10 cm diameter peony type fully double flowers (please note that in their first year they quite often produce single much shorter flower stem and often not double flowers). Needs shelter or support whilst in flower. Easy to grow. Hardy Perennial.
Cultivation Advice HOLLYHOCK CHATERS SCARLET RED
Days To Germination: 14-21 days
Optimum Soil Temp. For Germination: 65F
Planting Depth: 1/16 inch
Spacing, Seed: 2-3 inch
Spacing, Plant: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Height: 6-7 Feet
Light: Full Sun
- 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 thinnings.
- Feed during the Spring.
- Cut established plants back after blooming.
