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Alcea rosea 'Chater's Violet'

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 Violet' (double hollyhock) bears faded fuchsia blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. The foliage is faded green in colour. A specimen plant, Alcea rosea 'Chater's Violet' (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 Violet' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.