Mr Fothergill’s 12354 Flower Seeds, Hollyhock Majorette Mixed

Sow indoors between February and April, to flower the same year, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place on a warm windowsill. A temperature of 15-20 degrees Celsius (60-68 degrees Fahrenheit) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant them, 5 cm (2-inch) apart, to other trays when large enough to handle. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into well-drained soil, May-October, 25 cm (10-inch) apart, when frosts are over. Or, sow outdoors to flower the following year, between May and July, in a seed bed, 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 10cm (4-inch) apart, before planting out to flowering position in autumn, spacing 25 cm (10-inch) apart. Enjoy the flowers from June to October.

Hints and Tips: Remove dead flower spikes and feed with a general fertiliser to help plants establish.