Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh'

Prairie Mallow 'Elsie Heugh'

'Elsie Heugh' is a deciduous perennial with mauve-pink flowers and fringed petals. Flowers open in early to mid summer. Grow in full or partial sun in moist soil conditions.Grows up to 1m.Pest and disease resistant. Sidalcea is reliable and easy to grow, and it is an excellent addition to wild gardens and meadow plantings. The flower is excellent for cutting, and makes a great addition to the cottage garden or cutting garden.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Prairie Mallow 'Elsie Heugh'

Latin name

Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh'

type

Flowering plant

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Prairie Mallow Elsie Heugh is 0.35meters x 1.00meters

0.35 M 1.00 M

Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh'

Planting young plants

From Mid Spring TO Late Spring

Plant young plants and seedlings straight into their growing position, in full sunshine to a partislly shaded site. The soil should be acid to neutral and should be moist but well drained. Ensure the prepared bed is free of weeds to prevent the plants from having to compete for moisture.

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