Description

One of the most popular hollyhocks of all time, ‘Chater’s Double’ was named after the English horticulturist, Chater of Essex, who developed this variety in 1880s. Colors include golden-yellow, rose, maroon, salmon-pink, scarlet, and white. Flowers have a long bloom period and are edible! Fairly drought tolerant but performs best with ample moisture and rich soil. Hollyhock flowers are edible, but very bland; however, the large, colorful petals are lovely garnishing salads or desserts. (The flower’s central disk, while edible, can be bitter.)

Family:Malvaceae

Native:Origin unknown

Hardiness:Biennial, hardy in USDA zones 28

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer

Plant Dimensions:5’8′ tall

Variety Info:Golden-yellow, rose, maroon, salmon-pink, scarlet, and white 2″4″ peony-shaped, double flowers.

Attributes:Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or 2 months before your average first fall frost date.

When to Start Inside:6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted in the ground.

Days to Emerge:1014 days

Seed Depth:Press into surface

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 24″36″

Thinning:When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″36″

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