About
Sphaeralcea munroana pale pink-flowered is a woody-based perennial forming a mound of grey stems with oval, deeply-cut, round-toothed, grey-green leaves. Pale pink, 3-4cm flowers are borne singly along the stem from summer into autumn.
About the genus
Sphaeralcea may be annuals, perennials, shrubs or sub-shrubs, with downy leaves and stems. Mallow-like flowers, in a wide range of colours, are produced singly or in sprays from summer to autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in well-drained soil in full sun; in colder areas, plant in a warm, dry, sheltered position and protect from winter wet
PruningNot generally required, but top-growth can be trimmed back in spring when new growth has started if necessary
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHollyhock rust may be a problem