Alcea rosea | Chaters Chestnut Brown | 20 Seeds

Alcea rosea 'Chaters Chestnut Brown' is a striking cultivar of hollyhock known for its tall, stately form and richly colored, fully double blooms. This biennial or short-lived perennial grows up to 6 to 8 feet tall and about 2 feet wide, making it ideal for the back of borders or cottage garden settings. The large, ruffled flowers are a deep chestnut-brown with hints of red and maroon, creating a dramatic vertical accent in summer gardens. The blooms appear on tall spikes from midsummer to early fall and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The plant features coarse, lobed green leaves and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively drought tolerant once established and benefits from staking in windy areas due to its height. Alcea rosea 'Chaters Chestnut Brown' adds a bold, vintage elegance to gardens and is especially appreciated for its unusual flower color and robust presence. Zones 3-11 Germination To germinate Alcea rosea 'Chaters Chestnut Brown' seeds, sow