Thompson & Morgan Hollyhock Chaters Double Icicle 1 Seed Packet (100 Seeds)

Sure to be perfect for any perennial or cottage garden borders, the Hollyhock Chaters 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 en