Overview
Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Sphaeralcea, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) 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 munroana 'Manor Nursery' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Sphaeralcea genus, which includes plants with hairy foliage and stems and mallow-like flowers. This cultivar has a bushy, columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and wall-side borders, offering interest from spring through summer.
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 munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) 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 munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v)
- 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 munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v)?
Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) need?
Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) hardy in the UK?
Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v) 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 munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v)?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Sphaeralcea genus
- Sphaeralceaglobe mallow
- Sphaeralcea incana 'Sourup'
- Sphaeralcea miniata
- Sphaeralcea munroana
- Sphaeralcea parvifolia
- Sphaeralcea remota
- Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse'
- Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink'globe mallow 'Newleaze Pink'