Overview
Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' is a bushy, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Sphaeralcea, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' 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 'Newleaze Pink' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the globe mallow genus, known for its bushy, columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, banks, slopes, and wall side borders. This cultivar flowers from spring through summer, contributing to the genus's characteristic mallow-like blooms.
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 'Newleaze Pink' 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 'Newleaze Pink'
- 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 'Newleaze Pink'?
Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' need?
Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' hardy in the UK?
Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Pink' 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 'Newleaze Pink'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings, Softwood cuttings.
More in the Sphaeralcea genus
- Sphaeralceaglobe mallow
- Sphaeralcea incana 'Sourup'
- Sphaeralcea miniata
- Sphaeralcea munroana
- Sphaeralcea munroana 'Manor Nursery' (v)
- Sphaeralcea parvifolia
- Sphaeralcea remota
- Sphaeralcea 'Charmeuse'