Cucurbita pepo 'Charmant'
pumpkin 'Charmant'
A scrambling annual which reaches 2m along the ground. It has green leaves and yellow flowers which develop into medium to large, orange pumpkins with orange flesh. They show some resistance to mildew and store well into winter
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | Orange | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Trailing
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: If crop is bitter, don't eat or feed to pets. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
A small genus of climbing or trailing, annual herbaceous fruits. Several edible species are cultivated for food and other uses. Native to Central and South America. Solitary, star-shaped flowers are usually golden-yellow. Leaves are palmately lobed, covered with tiny, prickly hairs
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. For more advice see cucurbit cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews
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