Overview
Sphaeralcea miniata is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Sphaeralcea, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sphaeralcea miniata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, banks and slopes and wall side borders.
About
Sphaeralcea miniata is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Sphaeralcea genus, known for its bushy, columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with well-drained loam or sandy soils of various pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and wall side borders. It is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil and can be propagated by seed, division, basal, or softwood cuttings. Its season of interest is spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sphaeralcea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Sphaeralcea miniata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Banks and slopes, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sphaeralcea miniata
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to hollyhock rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sphaeralcea miniata?
Sphaeralcea miniata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sphaeralcea miniata need?
Sphaeralcea miniata grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sphaeralcea miniata hardy in the UK?
Sphaeralcea miniata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Sphaeralcea miniata?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings.
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