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Classic cottage garden biennial — blooms in its second year from seed. Stake tall stems in exposed positions. Susceptible to rust; improve air circulation.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaFair and AniseFair nearby.
Dahlia pinnata
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Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Hollyhock
Start Hollyhock indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 365 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Medium · Height: 250 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average to fertile
