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Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double Hybrids'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double Hybrids' (hollyhock) bears bright red blossoms during mid summer. The foliage is greyish green in colour. A specimen plant, Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double Hybrids' (hollyhock) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double Hybrids' tolerates Black Walnut. Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double Hybrids' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double Hybrids' (hollyhock) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.