How to Grow Hollyhock Chater's Double Mix
Alcea rosea 'Chater's Double'
Your complete guide to growing Hollyhock Chater's Double Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: Alcea roseaWhen to Plant Hollyhock Chater's Double Mix
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Hollyhock Chater's Double Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels flea beetles and aphids that can damage hollyhock foliage
Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators while requiring similar care
Similar growing conditions and creates attractive tall backdrop combinations
Compatible growing requirements and complementary flowering heights
Repels aphids and other pests that commonly attack hollyhocks
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Hollyhocks attract beneficial insects that help control rose pests
Compatible tall growth habits and both attract beneficial pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits hollyhock growth and can cause wilting
Both susceptible to similar fungal diseases, increasing disease pressure
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most companion plants including hollyhocks
