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SIDALCEA 'Brilliant'
Commonly known as False mallow, Praire mallow
Spikes of carmine-red flowers
Further Reading....
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RedCarmine red
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HeightTo 1m (39in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial. Basal leaves are rounded to kidney-shaped, 4-8cm (1½-3in) long. Stem leaves are more deeply lobed. Produces racemes of funnel-shaped flowers 5cm (2in) across.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
SIDALCEA 'Brilliant'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowHollyhock-like flowers but more compact and longer lasting. Wildlife plant - insects.Pests & DiseasesSlugs, rustPlace of originWestern and central North America
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilLight and sandy - resents waterlogging- winter mulch against prolonged frostsNeutral to acid soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Sidalcea - Growing Guide
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