Alcea rosea Chater's Double White

Hollyhocks at the peak of bloom are a sight to behold. Alcea 'Chater's Double White', a pure white variety of our longtime favorite mix of doubles, offers perfect, powder puff flowers -- ideal swaying at the back of informal borders.

The common Hollyhock is one of the most desirable garden plants nature ever invented. Alcea should be planted in full sun and, if placed in a protected location, might not need to be staked. Flowering begins in June here and continues into August. Rust, a fungus that appears as orange-brown spotting on the leaves, can sometimes be a problem, but seems to have little effect on the vigor of the plant. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants. If necessary, treat with applications of Neem Oil or sulfur starting early in the season.

For more information on growing Alcea, click Growing Guide.