Thompson & Morgan Hollyhock Chaters Double Apricot Seeds

Bring a splash of glowing apricot and delicate frills to your summer garden with Thompson & Morgan Hollyhock Chaters Double Apricot Seeds. This hardy perennial that delivers show-stopping double blooms from July to August on tall green stems, perfect for adding height and charm to borders or cottage-style spaces, and even edible for a unique touch. You'll find sowing straightforward, with clear instructions for both spring and summer, ensuring robust plants that thrive in sun or semi-shade, reaching up to 180cm tall and spreading up to 60cm wide. Supplied as a packet of 30 seeds, they're ideal for those wanting a vibrant, cottage garden effect with minimal fuss. How to grow: Sow on the surface of a good seed compost in late spring/early summer. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which use-ally takes 12-21 days at 15-21C (65-75F). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination. They can also be sown in mid summer in shallow drills, overwintered in a cold frame and planted out in spring 60cm (24in) apart. This produces larger plants and is recommended if the soil is heavy or badly drained. Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Plant out 38cm (15in) apart in well cultivated garden soil and some shelter.