Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Alcea (al-KEE-uh) Species: rosea (RO-zee-uh) Cultivar: Chater's Double White
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Category BiennialsPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage SucculentFoliage Color Orange/ApricotHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouseFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dryAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |