Hollyhock 'Double Apricot'

Alcea rosea

How to grow Hollyhock 'Double Apricot'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

After flowers are faded the plant can be cut above ground level and it will grow back. Flowers will open in fall.1
Although hollyhock will usually flower in the third and sometimes subsequent summers but the flowers are not as good and the plant is prone to rust

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Double Apricot is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Double Apricot from seed

15-21C, can take 12 to 21 days. Do not exclude light as this is benificial to germination
Sow midsummer in pots or modules and pot on individually as soon as they are large enough to handle

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.1 inches (0.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Double Apricot about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Double Apricot

Transplabt into 7cm pots when large enough to handel and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out when established, choosing a sunny spot in the shelter of a wall. Hollyhock flowers in its second summer.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Double Apricot is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Double Apricot

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