Sidalcea 'Sussex Beauty'
An upright, bushy clump-forming deciduous perennial with rounded or kidney-shaped dark green basal foliage and deeply lobed dark green stem foliage. Open, saucer-shaped pale pink flowers appear from late summer through until the autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Best grown in full sun and moist but well-drained soil that is not wet in winter. Plants can be short lived in heavy soils
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and promote a long flowering season
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage on young growth but generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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