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Yellow Alder Plant | Turnera ulmifolia | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Shrub India
Yellow Alder Plant | Turnera ulmifolia | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Shrub India
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Yellow Alder Plant — Turnera ulmifolia | Bright Yellow Flowering Shrub
Yellow Alder (Turnera ulmifolia) is a cheerful, low-maintenance flowering shrub that produces bright yellow, hibiscus-like flowers throughout the day. One of the most reliable year-round bloomers for Indian gardens, it thrives in full sun and is excellent for borders, ground covers, and mass planting.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Turnera ulmifolia
- Common Names: Yellow Alder, Sage Rose, West Indian Holly, Ramgoat Dashalong
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Plant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub / ground cover
- Height: 30–80 cm
- Flower Colour: Bright yellow with dark centre
- Flowering Season: Year-round in warm climates
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun — thrives in direct sunlight
- Watering: Low to moderate; highly drought-tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils
- Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; minimal feeding required
- Container Suitability: Good in pots and grow bags
- Landscaping Uses: Border edging, ground cover, mass planting, slope stabilisation, butterfly garden
Care Guide
- Extremely low maintenance — one of the easiest flowering plants for Indian gardens
- Trim back occasionally to keep compact and bushy
- Highly drought-tolerant — ideal for water-wise gardens
- Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators
Customer FAQs
Q: Does Yellow Alder bloom all year?
A: Yes — it is one of the most reliable year-round bloomers in warm Indian climates.
Q: Is it suitable for poor or rocky soil?
A: Yes — it tolerates poor, sandy, and rocky soils very well, making it ideal for difficult garden spots.
Q: Does it spread on its own?
A: It can self-seed in warm climates, making it useful for naturalising garden areas.
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Shipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.
Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.
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