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Malvaceae
Alcea rosea 'Chater's Pink'( Chater's Double Group)
Chater's Pink Hollyhock, Hollyhock
Hollyhock is a tall, short-lived, herbaceous perennial native to western Asia. In summer (or as early as mid-spring in mild winter climates), clumps of large, rough, heart-shaped leaves give rise to stately, leafy stalks lined with showy rounded blooms. The flowers attract butterflies and bees. Plants in the Chater's Double group have ruffled, fully double blooms, are relatively long lived, and come in various flower colors including 'Chater's Pink'.
Hollyhocks thrive in full sun and moderately fertile well drained soil. Cut back spent flower stalks to encourage further bloom, or leave them to reseed. This old-fashioned flower makes an excellent addition to cottage gardens and mixed borders. Plants often require staking. Watch for rust, Japanese beetles, and powdery mildew.
10 - 1
2 - 9
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Western Asia
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam
Black Walnut Toxicity, Salt
Fast
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer
Showy
Pink
Brown
Light Green
No
Double
Yes
Coarse
Matte
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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