Reminiscent of heirloom gardens and cottage
borders, this time-honored favorite blooms in
midsummer with lovely 2-4" puffs of color on
5-7' stalks. Great for the back of the border.
Deadheading wilted flowers will encourage
reblooming. Extremely hardy and easy-to-grow
perennial. Space 18-24" apart. #1 field-grown
plants. Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double’
Zones: 2-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 5-7' H Deer tend to avoid.
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Product Details
Botanical Name: Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double'
Form: Herbaceous perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height/Habit: Up to 7'
Spread: 18 - 24"
Spacing: 18 - 24"
Hardiness Zone: 2 - 9
Foliage Type: 5-7 lobed, large rounded, dull green leaves.
Flower Form: Dense, double flowers borne singly on tall stalks.
Flower Color: Pink to dark Red, Yellow or White.
Flowering Date: Midsummer.
Planting Requirements: Needs constant soil moisture. Too wet or too dry causes weak plants.
Soil Requirements: Fertile soil, with occasional applications of fertilizer.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Unique Characteristics: Grown for their inflorescences of large fully double blooms that appear on short stalks along the tall slender stems.
Pruning: Trim back spent flower stalks in late fall or early spring before new growth starts.
I received these plants in mid-late October. I never had time to plant them. Plus, I couldn't make up my mind where I wanted them in the yard. They were in the vegetable drawer until the beginning of April, when I finally planted them. Two of three have broken the ground. I was shocked! I didn't think they would grow. I can't wait to get flowers!
These are perfect for hiding my electrical box. I get big beautiful blooms and the meter reader can still see behind.
I actually moved these 6 times in the first year due to my patio being redone and they all survived, thrived and bloomed still that year.
