Sidalcea 'Wine Red'
prairie mallow 'Wine Red'
A deciduous, clump-forming perennial with mid-green, kidney-shaped basal leaves and feathery divided stem leaves. In summer and early autumn, tall upright stems up to 80cm (31in) bear a succession of large dark-pink/magenta, five-petalled, cup-shaped flowers.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Grow on moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny position. Short-lived on heavy and wet soils.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back faded flower stems to encourage further flowering shoots.
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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