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| Sidalcea | Common name; False Mallow |
A hardy herbaceous border perennial for a sunny position, but will not thrive in hot dry areas.
They may be damaged or killed off during severe winters in the more exposed parts of the UK.
It flowers from June to September, and can grow to 600mm (24") high and some varieties may need staking with canes.
Week 10; Refrigerate seed for four weeks at a temperature of around 4°-8°C (40°-46°F)
Week 14; Sow seeds in pots/trays of and germinate at 15°C (60°F)
Germination should take about two to three weeks
n.b. named varieties do not come true from seed.
Week 16; Lift, divide and replant healthy pieces from the outside of the clump, and discard the centre.
Week 17; Prick out the seedlings when large enough to handle into 75mm (3") pots of potting compost, and grow on in a cold frame until planting out time.
Week 38; Cut down to 300mm (12") above ground level soon after flowering, to encourage the production of lateral flowering shoots.
Week 40; Plant out 500mm (18") apart, in a sunny location.
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