Alcea Chaters Double Yellow - Hollyhock (Althea)

The tall, upright, bristly stems of this garden classic are topped with impressive racemes of large fully double yellow flowers. Very unusual colouring for a Holly hock. Supplied in 1 Litre containers. Position: full sun Soil: moderately-fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: yellow Other features: the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Water well during dry spells. In autumn give the plants a good trim back to 15cm (6in) from the ground. Eventual height: 2m Eventual spread: 60cm