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Herbaceous Perennial

Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Coral'
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globe mallow 'Newleaze Coral'

'Newleaze Coral' is a bushy perennial, to 75cm tall, with deeply-lobed, downy, grey-green leaves. In summer it bears cup-shaped, coral-red flowers 2.5cm across

Synonyms
Sphaeralcea munroana 'Newleaze Coral'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Malvaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in sharply-drained, gravel-rich soil in full sun; in colder areas plant in a warm, dry, sheltered position and protect from winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division as growth begins in spring or root basal cuttings with bottom heat in spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Hollyhock rust may be a problem

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