Although it's true that those well-meaning chaps on the allotment have occasionally referred to my lovely 'crop of slugs', I am not writing about setting up a…
Sidalcea genus (Greek mallow). There are about 20 to 25 species of upright annuals or perennials with lobed, rounded leaves. The flowers are pink, purple or white and have a silky appearance. They are fully hardy and require sun with any well drained soil. You can propagate by division in the spring.
Annuals or Perennials, Herbaceous
W and N America
Grown for their hollyhock-like flowers.
They will prefer cool summers and mild winters, with a good deep, moisture-retentive soil. They will tolerate a little shade in hot climates.
You can propagate from seeds or by division.
Prone to slugs and rust.
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Although it's true that those well-meaning chaps on the allotment have occasionally referred to my lovely 'crop of slugs', I am not writing about setting up a…