Thompson & Morgan Hollyhock Chaters Doubles Bare Root 6 Pack

Bring vibrant summer colour and classic cottage charm to your garden as Thompson & Morgan Hollyhock Chaters Doubles Bare Root 6 Pack burst into life with fully double blooms in rich shades of red, pink, yellow and cream, attracting bees and other pollinators. Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double Mixed’ thrives with little fuss, offering drought tolerance and reliability even in poor soils, making them perfect for sunny borders, narrow spaces or along fences. Just plant these bare roots in a sheltered spot and enjoy a spectacular display each year, with minimal maintenance and maximum impact. How to grow: Pot up plants and grow them on in frost free conditions until all risk of frost has passed. When plants are well grown, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over seven to 10 days before transplanting into borders and containers. The herbaceous perennials in this collection can be grown in any moist, fertile soil, in sun or semi shade. Work some compost or general fertiliser into the top 20cm of the soil prior to planting. Plant out Hollyhocks in sunny borders in fertile, well drained soil. Choose a position that is sheltered from strong winds. Space hollyhock plants at least 60cm (24") apart to improve air circulation and help prevent hollyhock rust. Feed and water regularly until hollyhocks are fully established. Support their tall stems with bamboo canes as the flower spikes develop. In autumn, cut back the old foliage and faded hollyhock flower stems, and apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant.