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Alcea rosea 'Charters White' / 13Cm
Alcea rosea 'Charters White'
Confirmed format: 13cm
Plant Highlights
- Stunning spires of fully double, pure white flowers
- Spectacular summer flowering from July to September
- Tall, upright, columnar growth habit reaching 150 cm
- Excellent choice for cottage gardens and cut flower arrangements
- Supports pollinators and attracts butterflies
Overview
Alcea rosea 'Charters White' is a classic and architectural biennial celebrated for its impressive, vertical flower spires. Producing ruffled, fully double white blooms from July through to September, this variety introduces dramatic height and timeless elegance to the back of herbaceous borders and cottage garden schemes. Its tall, columnar habit rises from a basal rosette of green foliage, making it a wonderful architectural statement plant for sunny, sheltered or exposed positions.
Why We Love It
- Striking pom-pom-like double white blooms create an unforgettable vertical display.
- Brings classic cottage garden charm and architectural height to borders.
- Provides fantastic fresh blooms for indoor floral arrangements.
- Readily supports bees, butterflies, and other garden pollinators.
- Straightforward to grow with easy care requirements.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Alcea rosea 'Charters White' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial (Biennial) |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Season | July to September |
| Growth Habit | Upright and columnar |
| Mature Height | 150 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (down to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun with a south-facing or west-facing aspect in sheltered or exposed locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in chalk, loam, or sand soil textures. |
| Drainage | Requires well-drained soil conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain moderate watering needs, keeping soil moisture at average or moist levels. |
| Support | Stake tall flower spires to protect them from strong winds in exposed garden spots. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading spent flower stems is recommended. |
| Winter Protection | No special winter protection required. |
Perfect For
- Back of herbaceous borders
- Cottage garden schemes
- Coastal gardens
- Against sunny walls
- Cut flower displays
Good to Know
- Attracts pollinators and butterflies to the garden during summer.
- Pet safer plant choice for family gardens.
- Tolerant of coastal conditions.
- Fast-growing habit establishes quickly.
Product Information
| Product Title | Alcea rosea 'Charters White' / 13Cm |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Alcea rosea 'Charters White' |
| Confirmed Format | 13cm pot |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Flowering
- White
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