Hollyhock Apricot-Peach Parfait – Renee’s Garden

Description

Alcea rosea

Pom Pom Hollyhocks

EXCLUSIVE –Bred in England for form and color, the tall spikes of these classic cottage garden flowers are packed with powder puff blossoms in delicious shades of apricot and rosy-peach. The big, 3 to 4 inch frilly blossoms unfurl along sturdy tall 5 to 7 foot stalks. Long-lasting Apricot-Peach Parfait is perfect to screen a wall or fence and creates a stunning tall garden accent. These beautiful double hollyhocks in luscious colors will be a focal point in every garden.

Seed Count: Approx. 75 – 80 / Weight: 0.5 g

Plant In	Sun/Shade	Planting Depth	Space Seeds	Days to Germinate	Mature Height
Mar. – June	Full sun	1/2 inch	6 – 8 in.	7 – 14 days	5 – 7 feet

BIENNIAL

Summer/fall bloom
Frost hardy

EASIEST TOSTARTDIRECTLY IN THEGARDEN

Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days.

TOSTARTEARLYINDOORS

Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden.

THIN OR TRANSPLANT

Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches apart so plants have ample room to mature.

GROWINGNOTES

Apricot-Peach Parfait may bloom the first year from seed if planted early in spring. Planted later, it will bloom the following summer. After blossoms fade, cut off the spent flower stalks just above the ground. Fertilize well and continue to water plants as needed, then roots will push another flush of enchanting flower spires to open in fall.