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 | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- 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
Grow in moderately fertile, sharply drained, gravelly soil, in a sunny spot with protection from cold winds and winter wet. Flowering is best in hot summers. May also be grown in a cold greenhouse, in a peat-free, loam-based compost with added grit
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division as growth begins in spring, or by basal or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Banks and slopes
- Wall side borders
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to hollyhock rust
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