Hollyhock Chater's Single Mix (Alcea Rosea)

The Hollyhock Chater's Single Mix (Alcea rosea) is a timeless and much-loved garden favourite, celebrated for its impressive, tall spikes adorned with single, cup-shaped flowers in an array of vibrant colours, including pink, white, yellow, and salmon. Known for their striking vertical form, these plants create a dramatic, cottage-garden effect that adds both elegance and height to any landscape. Blooming in mid to late summer, the flowers are held on sturdy, upright stems, making them perfect for planting at the back of borders, along fences, or against walls where their height can be fully appreciated.

Hollyhocks are biennial or short-lived perennials, meaning they may take two years to flower from seed but will continue to self-seed and return for multiple seasons. With their robust growth, Chater's Single Mix can reach up to 2.1 metres in height, providing a bold vertical element that draws the eye upwards. The large, vibrant blooms not only offer stunning colour but also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making them an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and while they require a bit of space to fully develop, they make a spectacular statement when planted in groups. Hollyhocks are also relatively low-maintenance once established, needing only occasional watering and deadheading to keep them looking their best. Whether used as a striking focal point in the garden or to add height and colour along a wall or fence, Hollyhock Chater's Single Mix remains an enduring classic that brings beauty, structure, and life to any outdoor space.

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea 'Chater's Single Mix'
• Common Name: Hollyhock Chater's Single Mix
• Growth Habit: Tall, upright perennial or biennial
• Flower Features:
• Single, cup-shaped flowers in a vibrant mix of pink, white, yellow, and salmon
• Blooms from mid to late summer, providing a striking visual display
• Each flower is held on tall, sturdy spikes, creating a bold vertical effect
• Height: Can reach impressive heights of up to 2.1 metres
• Spread: Typically grows to about 45–60 cm in width
• Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering
• Soil Preference: Thrives in well-drained soil, but adaptable to a variety of soil types
• Garden Use:
• Ideal for adding vertical interest to garden borders, fences, or walls
• Perfect for cottage gardens or naturalistic planting schemes
• Works well as a backdrop to shorter plants or as a focal point in larger spaces
• Maintenance:
• Low-maintenance once established
• Requires occasional watering, especially in dry periods
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a tidy appearance
• Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Companion Planting: Pairs beautifully with other cottage garden favourites like delphiniums and lupins
• Supplied As: Bare Roots
• Dispatch: Spring (March/April)
• We ship from: London