Hollyhock Apricot-Peach Parfait

Renee's Garden - Bred in England for form and color, the tall spikes of these classic cottage garden flowers are packed with powder puff blossoms in delicious shades of apricot and rosy peach. The big, 3 to 4-inch frilly blossoms unfurl along with sturdy tall 5 to 7-foot stalks. Long-lasting Apricot-Peach Parfait is perfect to screen a wall or fence and create a stunning tall garden accent. These beautiful double hollyhocks in luscious colors will be a focal point in every garden.  

Characteristics: 

Instructions -Plant seeds in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring after the danger of frost is past. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 inch deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep moist until germination in 7 to 14 days. Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow 2 inches apart and 1/2 inch deep in flats or individual containers of seed starting mix. Provide a strong light source and keep the mix evenly moist to await germination in 7 to 14 days. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions, then transplant into the garden. 

Plant in: March - June 

Full sun

Plant 1/2 inch deep 

Plant 6-8 inches apart 

7-14 days to germinate 

Mature Height: 5-7 feet 

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