Sidalcea 'Party Girl' (Party Girl Checkerbloom) — Upright, bushy, clump-forming

Overview

Sidalcea 'Party Girl' is a upright, bushy, clump-forming perennial in the genus Sidalcea, part of the Malvaceae family, with rounded or kidney-shaped, dark green foliage. Sidalcea 'Party Girl' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and pollinator gardens.

About

Sidalcea 'Party Girl' (Party Girl Checkerbloom) is a perennial cultivar of the genus Sidalcea, known as checkerblooms or prairie mallows. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. This cultivar benefits from regular watering and deadheading to extend its flowering period. After flowering, cutting back encourages bushiness and may promote rebloom. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens, it can be propagated by seed or division.

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, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained, fertile
Soil pH: neutral, slightly acidic
Soil moisture: moderate
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Sidalcea 'Party Girl' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Upright, bushy, clump-forming
Foliage: Rounded or kidney-shaped, dark green
Suggested uses: borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sidalcea 'Party Girl'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and regular watering; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to encourage bushiness and possible rebloom.
Propagation: seed, division
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Rust

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Sidalcea 'Party Girl'?

Prefers well-drained soil and regular watering; deadhead to prolong flowering.

Where is the best place to plant Sidalcea 'Party Girl'?

Sidalcea 'Party Girl' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Sidalcea 'Party Girl' need?

Sidalcea 'Party Girl' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.

How do I prune Sidalcea 'Party Girl'?

Cut back after flowering to encourage bushiness and possible rebloom.

Is Sidalcea 'Party Girl' hardy in the UK?

Sidalcea 'Party Girl' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.