We have a small quantity of home-grown seeds for sale this autumn. All seeds offered are garden-grown - none are wild-collected - and we are not retailing any commercially-supplied seeds. These seeds are only available to buyers in the United Kingdom.
Alcea setosa - Greek hollyhock
This tall (up to 3.5m) perennial, has spikes of pink flowers.
It differs from the ordinary hollyhock in that the petals do not overlap.
Best in full sun, but rather tall for very wind-exposed positions.
Drought-resistant once established.
Flowers July to autumn.
Sow in situ in spring, or start in pots and plant out in spring.
50 seeds per packet.
£1.49, includes UK postage. This item is available for UK customers only.
Lance Chilton and Marengo 2010
Marengo, 17 Bernard Crescent, Hunstanton PE36 6ER, England