Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple'
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Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple'
- Strong, towering stems covered in rosette-like flowers in a rich and velvety plum purple shade
- Flowers from July to September
- A spectacular hardy perennial which typically reaches a height of over 2m!
- Plant in full sun at the back of a border by a wall or fence, or support with canes - they will self seed and come back year after year
- Edible flowers - use them to decorate cakes or add to salads
- Chater's hollyhocks are named for the 19th century horticulturalist Chater of Essex who bred these varieties in the 1880s
- Attractive to butterflies and pollinating insects, hollyhocks have been described as flagpoles for the bees
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' can be grown in a deep 50 cm pot, it is best suited to garden borders and handles up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' typically reaches a mature height of 180 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, adapting well to standard garden conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Alcea 'Chater's Purple' holds an RHS rating of H5, meaning it is hardy down to -15°C and will survive most UK winters, though it may benefit from protection in the coldest areas.
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