Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh'

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Prairie mallowPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Malvaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

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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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSowyesyesyesPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyesyesyesPruneyes**yesCollect Seedsyes

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.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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