Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Alcea rosea 'Mixture'
Over spring and summer this old fashioned, perennial cottage garden plant bears many 2m tall spikes, covered in finely segmented, single flowers in shades of white, yellow, copper, pink or red. These large plants need good soil, plenty of sun and a protected position. Great along fences or in bold groups in large beds. Flowers can be crystallised for decorating or use petals in salads. 30 seeds/ No.1/
Hierloom
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Climate
Cold
Temperate
Hot Arid
Tropics/SubTropics
GermType
Erratic Germinators
Germination Period (days)
30
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