Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities™' (Alcea rosea) , offered by the seedsman WH Perron
Hollyhock 'Spring Celebrities™' is a compact biennial variety that combines elegance and practicality. Producing a spectacular bloom in July and August, it offers flowers in a variety of colours, perfect for enriching your flowerbeds. With a moderate height of 70 cm and a spread of 30 cm, this hollyhock is ideal for sunny or lightly shaded gardens. Easy to grow, it fits equally well in rustic spaces as in more modern layouts.
Latin name : Alcea rosea
Spread : 30 cm
Plant height : 70 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 20 seeds
Maturity : Biennial
Zone : 3
Color : Assorted colors
Use : Flowerbeds
Flowering : July to August
Plantation:
For indoor growing, sow seeds 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Maintain a temperature of 20°C for germination in 14 to 21 days. Transplant young plants when they are sufficiently developed. For outdoor growing, sow directly in a mini-nursery in August to enjoy flowering the following year.
Indoors, use a well-drained, porous potting soil to avoid excess moisture. Outdoors, plant your seeds in moderately rich, well-drained, and even slightly chalky garden soil.
Growing Tips:
Hollyhock thrives in sunny locations but will also tolerate partial shade. Protect your plants from prevailing winds by placing them near a wall or in a sheltered area, and stake them if necessary to support the flower stems. After flowering, allow the inflorescences to dry out on the plant to allow natural reproduction. Any seeds that fall will germinate and ensure future blooms.
Bring a touch of romance and luxury to your gardens with the 'Spring Celebrities™' hollyhock. Perfect for creating a rich floral display, this resilient and versatile variety will enhance your outdoor spaces with simplicity and beauty, year after year.
