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Alcea rosea 'Chater's Scarlet'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 2.1 m (5 - 7 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Alcea rosea 'Chater's Scarlet' (double hollyhock) bears bright red blossoms during mid summer to late summer. The foliage is faded green in colour. A specimen plant, Alcea rosea 'Chater's Scarlet' (double hollyhock) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Alcea rosea 'Chater's Scarlet' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.