Sidalcea 'Oberon'
prairie mallow 'Oberon'
A deciduous perennial forming a basal rosette of glossy green, rounded leaves. Branching stems with lobed leaves bear upright flower spikes to 70cm tall in summer; the open, cup-shaped flowers are a soft rose-pink with whitish centres
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in full sun and moist but well-drained soil that is not wet in winter. Plants can be short-lived in heavy soils
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and promote a long flowering season
Pests
Generally trouble free but young growth may be damaged by slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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