Achimenes ‘Yellow English Rose’ - large double flowers, resembling English roses

Achimenes ‘Yellow English Rose’ is an exceptionally elegant variety, appreciated for its double, lush flowers in delicate shades of cream-yellow, with slight pink-peach hints towards the center of the flower. The shape of the petals resembles English roses, hence the cultivar’s name, giving the plant a romantic and refined appearance.

It blooms abundantly from late spring through autumn, producing dozens of flowers that beautifully contrast with the dark green, slightly velvety foliage. Due to its slightly trailing habit, it is ideal for decorative pots, planters, or hanging baskets.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Achimenes ‘Yellow English Rose’
• Family: Gesneriaceae
• Common names: Achimenes, Magic Bell
• Plant type: rhizomatous perennial
• Leaves: green, slightly velvety, with finely toothed edges
• Flowers: double, resembling an English rose
• Color: cream-yellow
• Flowering period: May-October

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light or bright partial shade. Strong midday sun should be avoided.
• Watering: regular during the growing season, keeping the substrate slightly moist but without excess water.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained.
• Humidity: prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C.
• Dormancy period: in autumn, the aerial parts naturally dry out, and the rhizomes enter dormancy until the following spring.

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For vigorous growth and abundant flowering, use a light, airy, and well-drained substrate that allows healthy rhizome development.

✨ What makes it special:

• spectacular double flowers resembling English roses;
• elegant cream-yellow shades with pink-peach accents;
• very abundant flowering for several months;
• ideal for pots and hanging baskets;
• easy to grow plant with spectacular blooms every season.

📌 Note: This plant may have a varying number of flowers or buds depending on its natural development stage. Flowers are sensitive to transport and may be damaged or lost during delivery. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers. At the end of the growing season, the aerial parts naturally dry out, and the plant enters dormancy through its rhizomes, resuming growth again the following spring.

Height including pot: 25 cm