Spring Celebrity Mix Hollyhock
lcea rosea annua. These dwarf Hollyhocks are multi-stemmed, with large, 2.5-3", double to semi-double blooms, and are first year flowering. Considered compact for Hollyhocks, plants bloom for up to 3 months they make ideal center pieces for containers. These hollyhocks are tolerant of both cold and drought, and pollinators love them! They grow up to a height of 36" and like full sun. Hardy to zone 6. Approx. 10 seeds/pkg.
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Planting:
Start inside in peat pots, 6-8 weeks before planting out. Do not cover seed, provide light and average temperatures (65-21 degrees C). Easy to germinate in 10-14 days. May also be direct seeded after last frost or in early fall for blooms the next year. Transplant after last frost into full sun or light shade, 18-24 inches apart.
Growing:
Pinch out the growing tip immediately after transplanting to produce stocky, stronger plants. Prefers rich, moist soil. Provide excellent air circulation, may need to be staked. Cut back after first bloom to encourage reblooming. Do not move established plants. May be short lived, but hollyhocks self-seed dependably.