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Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Mix’
Botanical Name: Alcea rosea
Type: Hardy Biennial (often flowers in the second year; may act as a short-lived perennial)

Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Mix’ is a stately, cottage garden favourite, producing tall spikes smothered in large, fully double blooms that resemble ruffled peonies. This traditional mix features a rich blend of colours — including deep reds, pinks, yellows, white, and purples — creating a dramatic vertical accent at the back of borders, along fences, or against sunny walls. A magnet for bees and butterflies, it brings old-fashioned charm and long-lasting summer colour to any garden.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy biennial (can behave as a short-lived perennial)
Height: 250cm
Spread: 40–40cm
Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun; well-drained soil sheltered from wind

Growing Information

Sow: February – April indoors, April - May outdoors
Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C
Transplant: When large enough to handle; plant out in final position in autumn or spring
Spacing: 45–60cm apart
Care: Water well in dry spells; stake tall plants in exposed areas; remove faded stems to encourage more blooms

Why You’ll Love It

Towering spires of ruffled, double flowers
Classic cottage garden plant
Excellent for back-of-border planting
Loved by pollinators

Top Tip

Sow in late summer and overwinter young plants in a cold frame or sheltered spot for strong flowering displays the next year.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens & traditional borders
Back-of-bed planting & wall sides
Pollinator-friendly gardens
Cut flowers with vertical flair

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