Overview
Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Sidalcea, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Sidalcea candida, commonly called the white checkerbloom, prairie mallow or white checkermallow, is a wildflower found from Nevada to Wyoming and south to the southern part of New Mexico. The plant grows to three feet, and is also known as wild hollyhock.
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About the genus
Sidalcea is a genus of the botanical family Malvaceae. It contains several species of flowering plants known generally as checkerblooms or checkermallows, or prairie mallows in the United Kingdom. They can be annuals or perennials, some rhizomatous.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sidalcea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Seed in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant'?
Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' need?
Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' hardy in the UK?
Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Sidalcea candida 'Brilliant'?
Division in spring, Seed in autumn or spring.