Alcea rosea | Double Apricot | Hollyhock French blooms We plant our plants in

We plant our plants in a mixture of 75% gravel 25% soil in a north facing position and they certainly seem to thrive

They became a popular garden flower choice in the eighteenth century

This gorgeous heart shaped stainless steel plant trowel is an ideal gift for the passionate gardener

Personalise your Christmas gifts this year with these beautiful vintage  sticker images featuring Cavallini & Co

which makes them just fabulous for cutting

Alcea rosea | Double Apricot | Hollyhock French blooms We plant our plants inIf you want a beautiful froth of tall, showy, double flowers in your garden this season, this hollyhock may be just what you're looking for! Perfect for romantic cottage garden borders, or use its architectural height and structure to your advantage in the modern garden. This variety has hues of creamy pinks to soft apricots. Flowers are doubles that are borne on tall stems shooting out from the ground. Their height means staking may be required,