Black Watchman Old Fashioned Hollyhock Flower Seeds

Hollyhocks - Black Watchman (Heirloom) - Alcea rosea Bienniel - Satiny hibiscus-like blossoms. Deep maroon shades to pure black. Flowers unfurl on tall stalks for a striking garden display. Re-selected heirloom. Soil & Water:Sow in ordinary garden soil or seed starting mix. Maintain moisture during germination. Feed well and prune down after flowering to push a second fall bloom. Planting & Growing:Begin indoors (8 weeks before last frost, sowing 2" apart in containers of seed starting mix) or outdoors after all frosts have past.. Cover 1/2" deep, keep moist and provide a strong light source. Harden off outdoors before transplanting 18-24" apart. Soil Temperature: above 50°F Planting Depth: 1/2" Germination: 7-14 Days Height At Maturity: 5-7 feet Sun/Shade: Full Sun Spacing After Thinning: 18-24" Approx Seeds per Pack: 60-65 Seeds