The Watchman Hollyhock

This prized, majestic heirloom has velvety jet-black flowers with a pale green-ivory center and dark green foliage. Biennial. HZ: 3-9.

One packet of about 100 seeds
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Item
#7730
$4.75
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  • Information
  • Alcea rosea. This stately heirloom reigns over gardens with lithesome spires studded with magnificent cup-like flowers reminiscent of old English gardens. You may direct-sow them outdoors after the last spring frost date or start them indoors 10 weeks before transplanting out. They may not flower the first year, yet may self-seed in future years if you are lucky. Give them a bit of protection from the wind and have some stakes ready to support their lofty height. Bee friendly. Biennial. Hardiness zones: 3-9. Summer flowering. Height: 6' to 8'.

    Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Gardening Tips
Alcea rosea. This stately heirloom reigns over gardens with lithesome spires studded with magnificent cup-like flowers reminiscent of old English gardens. You may direct-sow them outdoors after the last spring frost date or start them indoors 10 weeks before transplanting out. They may not flower the first year, yet may self-seed in future years if you are lucky. Give them a bit of protection from the wind and have some stakes ready to support their lofty height. Bee friendly. Biennial. Hardiness zones: 3-9. Summer flowering. Height: 6' to 8'.

Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
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