Althaea officinalis (true holly) ECO
Althaea officinalis (true holly) ECO
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Native
Native
Native plants are native to our country. Plants from here can only be native if they have not been "played with," i.e., they must not have been grown on. Native planting is important for our biodiversity. Insects depend on them.
Did you know that marshmallows are made from the roots of marshmallow? Then you immediately know that you can eat this native plant, not necessarily the roots, but the flowers. This plant grows large and looks a bit like a Hibiscus or butterfly bush. The flowers are a beautiful soft purple and attract all kinds of insects.
Name Althaea officinalis (true holly)
Species Perennial
Contents 1.0 grams
Color Lilac
Height 150 cm
Location Full sun
Suitable for pot or balcony No
Edible Yes
Dryflower No
Native Yes
Pre-sowing February - May
Direct sowing February - April
Flowering time July - September
Indoor pre-seeding
Pre-sowing can be done in spring. Sow a few seeds 2 cm apart in moist sowing soil mixed with vermiculite. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite. Place in an area of 15 - 21 degrees, the seeds will germinate within two weeks if all goes well. Prick out to a P9 pot when the seedlings have more than two sets of leaves and continue to grow. Hardening off and transplanting in full ground can be done from mid-May, early June with a distance of 50 - 80 cm. The plant grows large, like a butterfly bush.
Direct sowing
Sow directly into the soil between February and April. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Do not do this during heavy rain or on hot days to prevent the seed from washing away or drying out. Keep the soil moist. Dun possibly to a distance of 50 - 80 cm between each seed.
About vegetable seeds
About vegetable seeds
All vegetable seeds are annuals, meaning you have to re-sow them every year, except for hardy herbs. Rosemary, thyme, sage and fennel generally survive the winter just fine.
How many hours of sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine?
Vegetables generally like to grow in full sun. A minimum of 6 hours of sun in summer is a good guide. For annual flowers this is more, there we stick to a minimum of 8 hours of sun per day.
What soil?
What soil?
Vegetables can basically be grown on any type of soil, but it varies for each type of vegetable how nutritious that soil needs to be. You can find more information about this in the description.
Seediguide
Seediguide
Never seeded before? We'll get you started with a Sowing Guide explaining the basics and supplies.
Storing seeds
Storing seeds
On the package of your seeds you will find the shelf life. You can use them until the date you see on it. An opened package is best stored in an airtight box in a cool and dark place, such as a closet in the hallway. Not sure if the germination is still good? Then it's best to buy a new pack. We deliberately choose small amounts of seeds in the packs so you don't have to waste seeds. Do you have any questions about this? Call 033 - 202 43 38 or email to [email protected], and we will help you further.
learn to grow your own
No experience with self-sowing and growing plants yet? No problem! We'll explain the basics so you can get started. Read the Sowing Guide here.
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