About
This deciduous perennial forming a basal rosette of glossy green, rounded leaves. Branching stems with lobed leaves bear upright flower spikes to 70cm tall in summer; the open, cup-shaped flowers are a soft rose-pink with whitish centres.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-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 usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in full sun and moist but well-drained soil that is not wet in winter. Plants can be short-lived in heavy soils
PruningCut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and promote a long flowering season
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble free but young growth may be damaged by slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust diseases