Hollyhocks: Alcea rosea 'Chater's White'

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Hollyhock 'Chater's White' is perfect for adding vertical color to an island bed or the back of a border, 'Chater's White' yields masses of fully double, white flowers in July and August. They're clustered on flower spikes that can reach up to 72 in. tall. This old-fashioned biennial, often seen growing alongside old farmhouses, attracts butterflies wherever it's planted. Although often susceptible to rust or Japanese beetles making some treatment necessary, 'Chater's White' is easy to grow. Some staking may be necessary.