Pale Pink Sidalcea Elsie Heu
Sidalcea malviflora 'Elsie Heugh'
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Pale Pink |
| Fruit | Schizocarp |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Transport Roots (Higher Orders) |
| Propagation | Division, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Echinacea, Phlox, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Plant Lust |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead to encourage continuous blooming.
Maintenance
Cut back after flowering to promote basal growth.
Cleanup
Cut to the ground in late autumn.
Notes
Fringed pale pink petals.