Alcea Rosea 'Chater's Double Mix'

Hollyhock, Althaea Rosa

Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Mix’ is a classic cottage-garden hollyhock prized for its large, fully double flowers and tall, stately spikes that bring old-fashioned charm to summer landscapes. This mix offers a broad range of rich, romantic colors and dramatic vertical interest.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Flowers & Color: Large, ruffled double blooms in a mix of pink, red, yellow, white, maroon, and lavender shades.



Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer, often extending later with good conditions.



Growth Habit: Tall, upright biennial or short-lived perennial forming strong flower spikes.



Garden Style: A staple of cottage, heirloom, and traditional gardens.



Size: Typically reaches 5–8 ft tall with a 18–24 in spread.



Care and Requirements


Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8



Light: Full sun



Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil



Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Low; stake in windy areas, remove spent stalks after bloom



Tolerance: Heat tolerant; attracts pollinators



Note: Susceptible to rust in humid conditions—good air circulation recommended



Summary:
‘Chater’s Double Mix’ Hollyhock is ideal for back-of-the-border plantings, fences, walls, and cottage gardens, delivering dramatic height, lush double blooms, and timeless summer color.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

4-8'

Width

20-24''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Summer

Flower color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border

Shape

Clump

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No