About
A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with mid-green, kidney-shaped basal leaves and feathery divided stem leaves. In summer and early autumn, tall upright stems up to 80cm (31in) bear a succession of large dark-pink/magenta, five-petalled, cup-shaped flowers.
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 pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow on moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Short-lived on heavy and wet soils.
PruningCut back faded flower stems to encourage further flowering shoots.
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free