Plant Information
Chater's Maroon Alcea
Scientific Name: Alcea rosea
Common Name: Hollyhock
Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Columnar, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 70 - 80" (178 - 203cm)
Width: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Large, fully double flowers on tall, well-branched plants in a range of attractive colours. Late Summer flowering (July to September) for extended colour in garden beds. Very popular as a background in borders and against fences. Can be used as a backyard cut flower.
Supplied as clean seed.
Large, fully double flowers on tall, well-branched plants in a range of attractive flowers. Late Summer flowering (July to September) for extended colour in garden beds. Very popular as a background in borders and against fences. Can be used as a backyard cut flower.
Deep, maroon-red centre with clear red outer petals.