PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Hollyhock - Antwerp Mix - 100 Flower Seeds - ALCEA FICIFOLIA

• 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.
• Professional DEFRA licenced Quality Seed Supply only - Minimal packaging - Ziplock labelled bags - Instructions not attached - See details provided above for cultivation advice.

Product Description A true hardy perennial, Antwerp reaches 6-7 feet producing large 3-5in single saucer shaped flowers from My to Oct across a wide colour range of yellow, copper, pink, red, and white. Blooms the first year. A large attraction is the higher resistance to rust compared to most other varieties. Originating from Siberia it is exceptionally cold hardy. Parts of the plant are edible - The flowers can be crystallised and used to decorate cakes, mousses and roulades or try mixing them with salad leaves for a stunning dish. Flowers can also be used to make a subtly flavoured syrup to add to various puddings. Before eating , remove the centre stamen and any green bits. 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. Professional DEFRA licenced Quality Seed Supply only - Minimal packaging - Ziplock labelled bags - Instructions not attached - See details provided above for cultivation advice. Box Contains 1 x hollyhock - antwerp mix - 100 flower seeds - alcea ficifolia