Overview
Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Sphaeralcea, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, banks and slopes and wall side borders.
About
Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Sphaeralcea genus, which includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and sub-shrubs with hairy foliage and stems. This cultivar has a bushy, columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of any pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and wall side borders. Its flowers, typical of the mallow family, bloom from spring through summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sphaeralcea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Banks and slopes, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to hollyhock rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse'?
Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' need?
Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' hardy in the UK?
Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings.
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- Sphaeralcea munroana
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- Sphaeralcea parvifolia
- Sphaeralcea remota
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