Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group

Also Known As

Alcea rosea 'Charter's Double Mix'
Charter's Double Hollyhock

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

2a-10b

Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group plant details

Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer apricot, pink, purple, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, pink, purple, red, white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, multi-colored, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group

USDA Zones: 2a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For that cottage garden look, you gotta have hollyhocks! These are 5-7' vertical eye candy, topped by powder puff pom pom flowers in mixed colors summer & fall! Happiest in rich, well drained soil (but tolerant of most), full sun (a must), and occasional water. Sows itself around.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group plant

How to Grow Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
- apricot
- yellow
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous