Hollyhock Chater's Scarlet double-flowered mixed is a hollyhock variety that produces beautiful, colored double flowers in abundance. The flowers of this Hollyhock unfold from bottom to top and they grow on gray-green sturdy stems with gray-green leaves. This species is very suitable for placing against fences, fences, as a path border, at the back of the border or garden. climbing frames and walls. Because this Hollyhock Chater's Scarlet double-flowered mixed sows itself very easily, you can enjoy this beautiful and magnificent plant for a long time. This double-flowered Hollyhock species has red (Scarlet) flowers. The Hollyhock is a member of the mallow family (Malvaceae) just like: Linden, Okra, Malva, Large Mallow, Marsh Mallow, Cup Mallow, Durian, Chinese Rose, Beach Poplar and Silver Lime. This family therefore consists of a large number of flowers and trees. Hollyhock is also called Flier, Heemst, Ball Rose and Farmer's Rose. Incidentally, Heemst is also another plant from the same family. Hollyhock originates from Turkey and Palestine and was brought to Europe in the 16th century. But now this biennial plant is also widely cultivated in Europe and more specifically in our country (the Netherlands). Not least because of the many different beautiful colours in which this plant is available.
Hollyhock thrives in both urban and rural environments. There are many different colours and even a number of double-flowered varieties. Hollyhock needs poor clay soil, but dark colours also do very well in sandy soil. It does need a warm, not too humid location. Hollyhocks are often placed against a wall, fence or other property boundary facing south. This plant needs a lot of sun. Give extra water during drought to prevent dehydration and premature seed ripening. It is a plant that is a beautiful eye-catcher in any garden. Also very suitable for growing at the back of the border and against a wall. Hollyhock has a long taproot which makes it unsuitable for growing in pots and containers. Because Hollyhock is a biennial, the plant only forms leaves in the year after sowing and the plant flowers in the 2nd year. This hollyhock can be used at the back of a border, also beautiful against fences, walls, gates, climbing frames and palisanders. Hollyhock Chater's Scarlet double-flowered mixed is also a beautiful and long-lasting cut flower. The petals of the flowers of Hollyhock Chater's Scarlet double-flowered mixed are edible and can be used to brighten up salads, among other things. Regularly remove the faded flowers to enjoy this beautiful plant for longer. If the faded flowers are regularly removed, this Hollyhock will flower from May till September. This Hollyhock is beautiful in combination with other types of Hollyhocks, Dill and Garden Orache. Hollyhock Chater's Scarlet double-flowered mixed is very attractive to bees, butterflies and other useful insects despite the double flowers. The leaves disappear in the winter and grow again the following spring. Hollyhock can easily sow itself. Hollyhock blooms from May till September. Non hardy biennial. Height: 180 - 200 cm.
Indoor sowing: March - May
Outdoor sowing: May - July
Germination: 14 - 21 days
Germination temp.: 18 - 20 °C
Sowing depth: 15 - 20 mm
Planting distance: 40 - 60 cm
Distance between the rows: 40 cm
Plant position: sunny - sheltered
Flowering period: May - September
Sow indoors for earlier flowering (from August till October) from March till May. Sow in trays filled with well-moistened seed compost. Sow shallowly and don't cover the seeds, but press them down gently. Keep the temperature as even as possible and don't let the temperature drop, especially at night. Cover the trays with a lid to keep the moisture in. Give the hollyhocks plenty of light, as they germinate in the light. Remove the lid as soon as the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle. From the beginning of May, the seedlings can be hardened off for 7 till 10 days. Place them outside in the sun during the day. The young plants can then be placed outside in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Provide the plants with a sturdy support. They can also be placed against a fence or wall.
Sow outdoors from May till July, sowing can be done in the open ground on a seedbed. Sow superficially and press the seeds gently. Don't cover the seeds and keep the seeds moist and weed-free. Thin the seedlings to 40 - 60 cm as soon as they are large enough to handle. Place the plants in a sunny, sheltered spot from October till November, for example against a wall or fence. Hollyhocks are very attractive to bees, bumblebees, butterflies and other useful insects. Cut the plants back considerably after flowering. They can then come back later. Hollyhock sows itself very easily. It is therefore very suitable for use in the natural garden, overgrown garden, butterfly and bee garden and in city gardens. Hollyhocks that are sown outdoors only flower in the year after sowing.
