About
A clump-forming deciduous perennial to a height of 1.2m with rounded basal leaves, lobed stem leaves and racemes of deep 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, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, 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 long flowering season
PropagationPropagate by seed for species and by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free