Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double' - Hollyhock
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Hollyhock
Scientific name: Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double'
Foliage color: Medium green, rough texture
Flower color: Pink and pale pink, spectacular double flowers
Mature height: 1.5–2.0 m
Mature width: 0.6–0.9 m
Habit: Upright, columnar, forming densely flowered spikes
Flowering period: June to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, regular during growing season
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zones 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Nectar plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Stake tall stems to prevent them from toppling in strong winds. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage branching. At the end of the season, cut stems back to the ground. This double-flowered hollyhock thrives with regular care and offers a majestic and romantic presence in the garden.