About
A clump-forming deciduous perennial to a height of 90cm with rounded basal leaves, lobed stem leaves and racemes of deep red-pink flowers 5cm across, with fringed petals, opening in early and mid summer.
About the genus
Sidalcea can be annuals or perennials, forming a clump of rounded or palmately lobed basal leaves, with erect stems bearing more deeply divided leaves and terminal racemes of 5-petalled mallow-like flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun, in a moist, but well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged in winter. Plants can be rather short-lived in heavy soils
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and promote a longer flowering season
PropagationPropagate by seed for species and by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free