SEEDS OF DOUBLE PINK HOLLYHOCK - ALCEA ROSEA ‘CHATER’S PINK’
A unique Hollyhock that attracts attention with its pinkish blossom. It attracts butterflies and bees. Ideal in borders and flowerbeds, accompanied by other plants to hide the bare lower stems.
Its flowers can be added to salads, used to prepare infusions as well as to decorate them. The young fruits can also be eaten. It helps to relieve fever, irritations, bronchitis and is anti-inflammatory.
It can reach 1.5-2m with a double, fluffy, pinkish bloom. Very tall and strong stems. Dark green leaves lobed and with a serrated edge.
Sow from late spring to early autumn maintaining temperatures of 18/22ºC. Keep the soil moist.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Germination (in days) | 14-21 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Life cycle | Biennial |
| Plant use | Cottage garden, Edible flower, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden, Honey producing plant, Medicinal, Urban garden, Walls, fences, Wild garden |
| Planting distance | 60 |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Rich, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
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