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Alcea rosea



MIX OF ROSE GOLDEN-YELLOW MAROON SALMON-PINK SCARLET AND WHITE FLOWERS.



Perennial (usually grown as an annual), 250cm
Cottage garden favourite
Tall variety with bright paeony-form mostly double flowers
Good for borders, growing along walls or fences and as a cut flower
Attracts butterflies and bees.
Long flowering.
Does best in cool to mild climates.


These plants are known to attract an array of beneficial insects to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees, and hummingbirds.



Sowing Guide

Method

Raise seedlings

Sowing Depth

2-6mm, need light for germination. In the seed tray, cover with cling wrap with few holes to keep moist, remove when germinate.

Season

Late summer and autumn. In cold districts overwinter seedlings in a cold frame and plant out in September

Germination

14-20 days @ 18-28°C

Hardiness / Life Cycle

Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual)

Plant Spacing

40cm

Plant Height

250cm

Position

Full sun, moist well drained soil

Days Until Maturity

150-200 days


GROWING NOTES



Protect young plants from slugs and snails.
May require staking.
Can be grown as a perennial if the spent flowers are removed and the foliage is cut back after flowering.