Chater's Rose hollyhock
Alcea rosea 'Chaters Rose'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Chater's Rose' hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Chater's Rose') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Flowers open from early to late summer on tall stems that reach about 71 to 94 inches. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Shasta daisy, and Rosemary.