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hollyhock Chater's Double Group white-flowered | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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hollyhock Chater's Double Group white-flowered

Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group white-flowered (d)

Genus: Alcea
Family: Malvaceae

About this plant

Alcea rosea Chater's Double Group white-flowered is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial to 2m tall, producing rounded, lobed, rough-textured light green leaves. In summer it bears long spikes of white, double flowers.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Stake on exposed sites (see staking perennials).

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in gentle heat in mid-winter or in-situ in spring

Pests

Young growth can be attacked by slugs and caterpillars; flea beetles occasionally causes significant defoliation.

Diseases

May be susceptible to a hollyhock rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years