Hollyhock 'Fordhook Giants Mix'

Alcea rosea

How to grow Hollyhock 'Fordhook Giants Mix'

  • 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

Fordhook Giants Mix likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Fordhook Giants Mix is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Fordhook Giants Mix from seed

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).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Fordhook Giants Mix about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Fordhook Giants Mix

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Fordhook Giants Mix is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Fordhook Giants Mix

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