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Hollyhock 'Crème de Cassis'

Alcea rosea | Althaea rosea

Hardy Perennial

FROM £19.99

A particularly mouth-watering variety

Nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for butterflies

An attractive mixture of double, semi double and single blooms

Juicy blackcurrant blooms that fade to paler berry shades

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

£19.99

2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants

£24.99

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Hollyhock 'Crème de Cassis' is a particularly mouth-watering variety, bearing veined flowers in juicy blackcurrant that fade to paler berry shades around the edges. Each vertical stem bears an attractive mixture of double, semi double and single blooms. As well as being a cottage garden essential, bringing height and stature to the back of perennial borders, hollyhocks made handsome cut flowers for summer bouquets and their nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: try crystallising the flowers for a tasty cake decoration, or use them to make a delicately flavoured syrup to use with puddings. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 180cm (71in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For wildlife gardenscottage gardens

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (64238)
2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (T64239P)

Grow hollyhocks in a sheltered position away from strong winds. Plant in full sun, on fertile, well drained soil.

Support the tall hollyhock flower stems with garden canes if necessary. In autumn, remove old foliage and faded flower stems. Apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the plant.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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