Hollyhock - Chaters Double

They begin to bloom in early summer and continue to bloom for 30 to 90 days. Hollyhocks prefers full sun and heat. Chater's Double has 5 inch flowers on tall spikes that have the colors of yellow, purple, pink, red, white, and apricot. An English garden of the 1850's would have several varieties of Hollyhock. The Hollyhock Chater's Double, 'Alcea rosea', has tall spires of peony-shaped double flowers that look great against a fence or wall. Hollyhocks thrive in heavily composted fertile, organic soils. Plant seed in early summer, if planted too early they seem to lose their perennial habit. The plants should not be crowded by other plants, and they require good air circulation. Charter's Double is used for edible flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers, and as background screens. They require regular waterings. ... additional info