Alcea rosea Chater's Double - Double Hollyhock collection

This collection of Double Hollyhocks showcases 4 varieties of Alcea Chater's Double, renowned for their large pompon flowers, in an exceptional colour palette ranging from pure white to soft salmon, as well as pink and red. Blooming abundantly from June to August-September, they thrive in rich, well-drained soils and require a sunny, sheltered location to reach their full potential. More perennial in the south, they prove to be short-lived in cooler climates, where they are often grown as biennials that readily self-seed wherever they please.

This collection consists of:

1 x Alcea Chater's Double White: a variety with pure white flowers, reaching heights of up to 2.5 m.

1 x Alcea Chater's Double Pink: double flowers in a tender pink shade, reaching a height of approximately 2 m.

1 x Alcea Chater's Double Red: this variety stands out with its double flowers in a flamboyant red. It can reach a height of 2.2 m.

1 x Alcea Chater's Double Salmon: its double flowers in a delicate salmon shade offer an elegant and subtle alternative to the other more colourful varieties. It reaches a height of about 2 m.

For abundant flowers, plant Chater's Double Hollyhocks in spring or autumn, in rich, well-drained soil, even limestone. Choose a very sunny location, ideally at the back of a border or along a fence to showcase their tall stature. For the best effect, plant them in groups of three or more, with a minimum distance of 60 cm between each plant. This will allow each Hollyhock enough space to fully develop.

The Alcea rosea Chater's Double in this collection pair well with plants that also enjoy full sun and well-drained soil. Tall Verbascums such as 'Southern Charm' with pastel hues and the Phlomoides Mullein 'Spica' with white flower spikes complement the colour palette of the Hollyhocks. Yarrows, especially the varieties 'Terracotta' with shades ranging from orange to pale yellow and 'Paprika' with red flowers, provide a harmonious colour complement. Their flat umbels contrast with the tall habit of the Hollyhocks and Verbascums. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' with its deep violet-blue flowers enriches the colour palette while encouraging pollinators. Together, these plants contribute to creating a garden rich in colours and textures, without requiring much maintenance.