& Hollyhock Chaters Double Icicle 1 Seed Packet

Sure to be perfect for any perennial or cottage garden borders, the Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double Icicle’ will be spectacular addition, boasting graceful, tall stems and large double blooms that are Crystal White in colour. This truly classic cottage Hollyhock will flower throughout the summer and into autumn, and look stunning when grown in groups. Sow February to March or September to October. Sow seeds onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.Alternatively, sow in late summer in a cool greenhouse and then overwinter plants in cool, well lit conditions. Plant out the following spring. This method produces larger plants and is recommended if the soil is heavy or badly drained. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart. Product Specifications: Position: Full sun Height: Up to 180cm when fully established Spread: Up to 60cm when fully established Supplied as 1 packet of 100 hollyhock seeds Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: A classic cottage hollyhock, perfect for any cottage garden display Large, fully double blooms of crystal white atop gracefully tall stems Try planting them in groups for lasting beauty throughout the summer and into autumn Seed packet; supplied as 1 packet of 100 hollyhock seeds Specifications: Model Number: 25879