Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink'
Double ruffled soft salmon-pink
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Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink'
- Create a jaw-dropping, towering architectural masterpiece in your summer borders with the spectacular, fully double, ruffled, soft salmon-pink flowers.
- Alcea rosea 'Chater's Salmon Pink' brings phenomenal, classic cottage-garden height, easily soaring above surrounding perennials to make a massive, unforgettable statement.
- This alcea blooms relentlessly from mid-summer through to early autumn, providing an incredibly long-lasting, high-impact vertical display.
- It is an absolute magnet for bees and butterflies, ensuring your garden is constantly buzzing with vibrant, vital pollinator activity.
- Plant it against a sunny wall or fence and watch this remarkably easy-to-grow perennial transform a bare space into a breathtaking, romantic focal point.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' needs a large, heavy pot and may require staking for support.
How big does it get?
Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' typically reaches a mature height of 180 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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