Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Sidalcea resemble miniature hollyhocks, bearing clusters of upright stems of pink mallow-like flowers from early to late-summer. Unlike hollyhocks, Sidalcea foliage is not affected by rust fungus, nor do the plants freely self seed.
Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' bears spires of large, purple-pink flowers with fringed petals, contrasting with rounded, mid-green foliage. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border and works well with cottage garden flowers such as daisies (as pictured). The stems are strong and wiry, so do not need supporting.
Grow Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh' in well-drained soil in full sun to dappled shade. Cut stems back hard after flowering to encourage further blooms. It dislikes winter wet, so mulch with bracken or straw when frost or snow is forecast.
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Sidalcea ‘Elsie heugh’ and wildlife
Sidalcea ‘Elsie heugh’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Sidalcea ‘Elsie heugh’ poisonous?
Sidalcea ‘Elsie heugh’ has no toxic effects reported.
