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Alcea rosea 'Charters Yellow' / 13Cm
Alcea rosea 'Charters Yellow'
Confirmed format: 13cm
Plant Highlights
- Magnificent fully double yellow blooms with a ruffled pom-pom form
- Statuesque upright columnar spikes bringing dramatic architectural height
- Flowering from July through September
- Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators
- Excellent choice for cutting for floral arrangements
- Easy care perennial suited for cottage garden schemes
Overview
Alcea rosea 'Charters Yellow' is a classic cottage garden favourite, celebrated for its statuesque spires clad in magnificent, fully double yellow blooms. Opening sequentially from bottom to top through mid-to-late summer, these ruffled, pom-pom-like flowers bring dramatic height, vibrant colour, and architectural elegance to garden borders.
Why We Love It
- Brings magnificent double yellow colour and vertical drama to the back of borders.
- Provides reliable summer interest from July through September.
- Welcomes bees and other beneficial pollinators into the garden.
- Serves as an exceptional cut flower for stunning indoor displays.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Alcea rosea 'Charters Yellow' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous green foliage |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flowering Season | July to September |
| Growth Habit | Upright, columnar spikes |
| Position | Full sun in a sheltered spot |
| Soil & Drainage | Loam, chalk, sand, or any fertile soil with free-draining or well-drained drainage |
| Mature Height | 150–250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50–100 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (Hardy down to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position & Light | Plant in a sheltered position with full sun exposure, facing south or west. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Grow in loamy, chalky, sandy, or any fertile soil that offers free-draining or well-drained conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain moderate watering needs, keeping the soil at average moisture levels. |
| Support | Stake tall flower spikes securely to protect them in exposed or windy locations. |
| Pruning & Care | Prune during August, September, and October. Deadheading is optional. |
Perfect For
- Back of mixed borders
- Cottage garden schemes
- Planted against sunny walls and fences
- Cut flower gardens
Good to Know
- Produces striking double yellow flowers that open sequentially up tall stems.
- Pet safer plant choice for gardens shared with animals.
- Requires staking in exposed spots due to its impressive height.
Product Information
| Product Title | Alcea rosea 'Charters Yellow' / 13Cm |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Alcea rosea 'Charters Yellow' |
| Supplied Format | 13cm pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Flowering
- Yellow
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