Hollyhock Majorette Mixed

Hollyhock Majorette Mixed
Play host to a color parade this summer with these unique specimens, which revolutionise the way we use Hollyhocks in the garden. They make a perfect container or front of border feature, with their blend of bright and cheerful colors. Prefers any well-drained soil in full sun. Height: 36 inches; Type/hardiness: Half Hardy Annual; Prefers full sun; Flowers: Mid to Late Summer; Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Sowing:
Sow indoors February to March or March to May outdoors. Place seed on the surface of a good free draining compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 59-68F until after germination which usually takes 10 to 12 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Can also be sown direct outdoors, 1/16 inch deep in rows 10 inches apart.
Growing:
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after risk of frost, 8-10 inches apart.