Alpen Cherub

Alpen Cherub is less about perfect symmetry and more about character, and she brings a lively, architectural note to the patch. White, with a ring of outer ray florets with a contrasting collar around the open center.

📋 Cultivar Notes

• Breeder / Hybridizer: William McClaren
• Year of Introduction: Unknown
• Origin: USA
• Form: Collarette (CO)
• ADS Classification Number: 9001 (Collarette / White)
• Cut Flower Status: Good for garden and event cutting. Open-centered forms add beautiful movement and texture.
• Show & Exhibition Flower Status: Potentially. Confirm the current ADS listing and class before entering.

🌸 In the Garden

• Bloom: Blooms are reported at approximately 4.5 inches. The collarette flowers are described as white, with a ring of outer ray florets with a contrasting collar around the open center.
• Plant Height & Habit: Approximately 3.5 feet tall, with an upright, branching habit. Stake as needed for height and bloom weight.
• Growing Notes: Usually around 3.5 feet tall. Pinch early for branching and give solid support once the plant is carrying flowers.
• Tuber Yield: Not yet tracked at Hedge & Alchemy.