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Beginner
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0.6m
max. spread |
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1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Sidalcea malviflora
Other names: Checker-mallow
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Genus: Sidalcea
Species: S. malviflora - S. malviflora is a short-lived perennial that dislikes heat. The flowers are borne in spikes and bear a resemblance to hollyhock.
Sidalcea malviflora is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Plant with:
Crambe cordifolia (Greater sea kale)
Sidalcea malviflora (Checker-mallow) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Staking advised (particularly in windy locations).
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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