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- Sidalcea 'Alba' (False Mallow)
Sidalcea 'Alba' (False Mallow)
Sidalcea are herbaceous perennials which are semi evergreen in winter they create a carpet effect of low growing leaves in summer the flowering stems grow in mass up to a metre tall each carrying multiple large white flowers.
These flowers display for months offering a fantastic block or swathe of white.
Very easy to grow like full sun or part shade. Most soil types. Tolerant to winds, snow, frost and drought.
Low maintenance needing only deadheading once a year, hardy and reliable and create a wonderful display what more do you need?
Upon arrival unpack and water place in a cool semi shady spot to allow to recover from shipping. After a day or two these can be planted out. Dig a hole the size of the pot and fill with water. Sprinkle a handful of slow release food granules into the hole (this is optional but will give the plants an added boost and can be purchased with your order) soak the plant pot and remove the whole plant and its soil in one place directly into the hole back firm and firm in well to ensure their are no air pockets. Water in. Should the weather be hot during planting further watering may be necessary. Otherwise simply enjoy and trim back old flowers head once they have gone over.