Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double' |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Chater's Double Hollyhock features bold spikes of round double flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Chater's Hollyhock is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Vertical Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Common Name: Hollyhock
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More About Chater's Double Hollyhock |
Height: 4-6 ft |
Spread: 2 ft |
Flower Colour: Assorted |
Chater's Double Hollyhock will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity extending to 6 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. The flower stalks can be weak and so it may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils. It grows at a fast rate, and tends to be biennial, meaning that it puts on vegetative growth the first year, flowers the second, and then dies. However, this species tends to self-seed and will thereby endure for years in the garden if allowed. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |