Chater's Double Hollyhock

Fully double, ruffled blossoms in romantic cottage colors

Botanical Name- Alcea Chater's Double

Pronunciation- AL-see-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Pink, purple, yellow, red, white

Bloom Time- Late spring - early summer

Companion Plants- Lathyrus odoratus (vertical cottage bloom synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (swallowtails, painted ladies), hummingbirds occasionally

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP46A

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms; fertilize lightly in spring and stake tall varieties.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut down to the ground in late fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) once in early spring; moderate feeding need. Adding compost in clay soil helps drainage and provides additional nutrients.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Hollyhock rust, Japanese beetles