Hollyhock Chater’s Double Blend
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.)
Variety Info
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native:
Origin unknown - Hardiness: Biennial, hardy in USDA zones 2–8
- 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
Sowing Info
- 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:
10–14 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″
