Large double ruffled blooms on plants growing to 6′ tall. Biennial. Old fashioned, cottage garden plant good for the back of the border. Botanical Name- Alcea Chater’s Double Pronunciation- AL-see-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 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- Alchemilla mollis – cottage garden Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (swallowtails, painted ladies), hummingbirds occasionally Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP46B 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
