Alcea ros. 'Double Rose' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Pink' (Alcea rosea) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink, 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 Pink' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Althaea rosea, Althaea sinensis.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Pink' are medium green, roundish and lobed.

Frost hardiness
The Hollyhock 'Chater´s Double Pink' 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 Pink' 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 Pink' forms double, cupped, pink flowers arranged in clusters from July.

Use
Group planting