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Alcea rosea - Double Purple
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Purple’ is a majestic biennial (or short-lived perennial) known for its lush, double purple blooms that resemble giant pom-poms, perfect for creating dramatic height and color in the back of sunny borders. With satiny, crepe-textured petals in a rich rosy-purple hue, these blooms rise on tall, sturdy stems reaching about 150–210 cm (5–7 ft), offering strong visual impact and excellent cut-flower appeal. Thriving in zones 2–9, they attract hummingbirds and butterflies from midsummer into late summer. While resilient and low-maintenance, they can be susceptible to rust in humid climates—spacing and proper watering help. ‘Chater’s Double Purple’ readily self-seeds, ensuring vibrant color returns each season.
- 1 Bare Root
- Luxurious double purple blooms
- Butterfly & hummingbird attractor
- Thrives in full sun
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Rich rosy‑purple double flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 150–210 cm (59–82 in) |
| Plant Width | 30–45 cm (12–18 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Timing | March - May |
| Bloom Timing | July – August |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | 45–60 cm (18–24 in) between plants |
Description
Alcea rosea - Double Purple
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Purple’ is a majestic biennial (or short-lived perennial) known for its lush, double purple blooms that resemble giant pom-poms, perfect for creating dramatic height and color in the back of sunny borders. With satiny, crepe-textured petals in a rich rosy-purple hue, these blooms rise on tall, sturdy stems reaching about 150–210 cm (5–7 ft), offering strong visual impact and excellent cut-flower appeal. Thriving in zones 2–9, they attract hummingbirds and butterflies from midsummer into late summer. While resilient and low-maintenance, they can be susceptible to rust in humid climates—spacing and proper watering help. ‘Chater’s Double Purple’ readily self-seeds, ensuring vibrant color returns each season.
- 1 Bare Root
- Luxurious double purple blooms
- Butterfly & hummingbird attractor
- Thrives in full sun
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Rich rosy‑purple double flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 150–210 cm (59–82 in) |
| Plant Width | 30–45 cm (12–18 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Timing | March - May |
| Bloom Timing | July – August |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Plant Spacing | 45–60 cm (18–24 in) between plants |
