Description

Botanical Interests' Chater's Double Hollyhock Seeds (Alcea rosea) offer a timeless garden favorite with their stunning array of golden-yellow, rose, maroon, salmon-pink, scarlet, and white 2″–4″ double blooms. Developed in the 1880s by the English horticulturist Chater, this biennial plant thrives in full sun, reaching heights of 5'–8' tall. While the blooms are edible, they have a mild flavor, perfect for garnishing salads and desserts. Preferring ample moisture and rich soil, this drought-tolerant variety adds vibrant color to gardens throughout the summer and offers beautiful, peony-shaped flowers that make a striking statement.

44 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
Family: Malvaceae
Native: Origin unknown
Hardiness: Biennial, hardy in USDA zones 2–8
Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' tall
Variety Information: Golden-yellow, rose, maroon, salmon-pink, scarlet, and white 2″–4″ peony-shaped, double flowers.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Fairly Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10–14 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″–36″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″–36″