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Herbaceous Perennial

Sphaeralcea munroana pale pink-flowered

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

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Ultimate height

0.5–1 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.5–1 metres

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Malvaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: 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: Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun; in colder areas, plant in a warm, dry, sheltered position and protect from winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Mediterranean climate plants
Gravel garden
Flower borders and beds
Wall side borders

Pruning

Not generally required, but top-growth can be trimmed back in spring when new growth has started if necessary

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Hollyhock rust may be a problem

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