Alcea Chater's Double
Hollyhock. Vigorous, upright perennial with rounded herbaceous light green leaves. Bears full double flowers in a range of colours. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to July, cut back after flowering. Makes an attractive border specimen.
Plant in well drained soil shelter from strong winds. Full sun, Hardy.
General Herbaceous & Perennial Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding some planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the area thoroughly.
- Water regular until established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
