Sidalcea 'Party Girl'
prairie mallow 'Party Girl'
'Party Girl' is a seed-raised, slightly variable deciduous perennial to 75cm tall, with rounded basal leaves, lobed stem leaves, and loose racemes of white-centred, bright pink flowers 5cm across in early summer
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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 White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 seed or division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage and a longer 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 but generally disease-free
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