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Herbaceous Perennial

Sidalcea candida 'Bianca'

A clump-forming, rhizomatous deciduous perennial to 90cm tall, with deeply lobed mid to dark green leaves and upright stems of densely-packed clusters of open, white saucer-shaped flowers in July and August

Synonyms
Sidalcea hybrida 'Bianca'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Malvaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, light, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division, or by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust diseases

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