Sphaeralcea 'Childerley'
globe mallow 'Childerley'
'Childerley' is a bushy perennial, to 75cm tall, with deeply-lobed, downy, grey-green leaves. In summer to autumn it bears saucer-shaped, soft apricot flowers 2.5cm across
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Orange | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
- Gravel garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Hollyhock rust may be a problem
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