Hollyhock Chaters White Seeds — Alcea rosea

Elegant Cottage Garden Classics

Hollyhock Chaters White (Alcea rosea) is a breathtaking double-flowered hollyhock producing tall, stately spires of pure white, fully double blooms that resemble delicate rosettes. A showstopper in any cottage garden, Chaters White brings an air of timeless elegance and old-world charm, flowering prolifically through summer and into autumn. With its pure white blooms and impressive stature, it is also a stunning choice for wedding gardens and celebrations. Perfect for planting against fences, walls, or at the back of borders where its impressive height can be fully appreciated.

Why Gardeners Love It

• ⚪ Pure white double blooms — elegant rosette-like flowers on tall spires
• 🌿 Impressive height — grows to 1.8–2.4 m, perfect for back-of-border drama
• 🦋 Pollinator magnet — bees and butterflies love hollyhocks
• 🏡 Classic cottage garden charm — beautiful against fences, walls, and archways
• 💍 Perfect for wedding gardens — pure white blooms add romance and elegance to any celebration
• 📅 Long flowering season — blooms from mid-summer through to autumn

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Hollyhocks are best sown in late summer to autumn (February–April) for flowering the following summer, or in spring (August–October) for flowering later that season. Sow seeds directly into the garden or into trays, pressing lightly into the surface as they need light to germinate. Transplant to their final position in a sunny, sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Space plants 45–60 cm apart. Water regularly until established, then hollyhocks are reasonably drought tolerant. Stake in exposed positions to protect from wind.

💡 Grower's tip: Hollyhocks are short-lived perennials that often behave as biennials — sowing a fresh batch each year ensures a continuous display. They also self-seed freely, so you may find new plants popping up year after year!

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 10 seeds of Hollyhock Chaters White (Alcea rosea), with sowing and growing instructions included.

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