Chater’s Double Purple Hollyhock (Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Purple’)

Chater’s Double Purple Hollyhock is a classic flowering plant valued for its tall stature and richly coloured double blooms. This cultivar of Alcea rosea produces fully double, deep purple flowers that create strong vertical interest in garden settings.

This herbaceous plant grows upright with sturdy stems that can reach significant height, making it ideal for background planting. Blooming occurs in mid to late summer, with large, layered flowers opening sequentially along the stem. The blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding ecological value to the garden.

Chater’s Double Purple Hollyhock is well-suited for cottage gardens, borders, and planting along fences or walls where height and colour are desired. It is often used as a backdrop in layered planting designs to add depth and structure.