Alcea ros. 'Chater's Double Yellow' - P13

Description
The Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Yellow' (Alcea rosea) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces yellow, cupped flowers arranged in clusters from July to September. Its rounded, lobed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Yellow' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Althaea rosea, Althaea sinensis, Alcea rosea 'Chater's Yellow'.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Yellow' are medium green, roundish, lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Yellow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Yellow' sets beautiful accents together with: Deams coneflower, switch millet.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: From April to June - Sowing under glass: From February to April.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Alcea rosea 'Chater´s Double Yellow' forms double, cupped, yellow flowers arranged in clusters from July.

Use
Group planting