Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Alcea rosea plena 'Chaters Mix'
Wonderful tall spires of wide, circular peony shaped, double flowers in purple, pink, red, white or yellow make this 2 metre tall perennial a must in every cottage garden. For organically rich soil in full sun with protection from strong winds. Flowers can be crystallised for decorating or use petals in salads. 30 seeds/ No. 1/
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
GermType
Erratic Germinators
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Sow direct in garden for spring sowing; autumn sowing into pots sowing for transplanting in spring. Cover seeds, keep moist and warm (20˚C+). Flowers after experiencing a winter.
Height
1.8 m
Spacing/Spread
0.6 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Apr 30th
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Sep 30th
Feb 1st to May 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Apr 30th