Prairie Mallow
Tall spikes of deep rose-pink, hollyhock-like fl
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| Tall spikes of deep rose-pink, hollyhock-like flowers over a long period in summer above lobed or toothed, mid-green leaves. These sun-loving prairie mallows are ideal for the middle of a sunny mixed or herbaceous border. A compact, longer lasting version of the common hollyhock, they tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, except water-logging.Position: full sunSoil: light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: deep rose-pinkHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Cut the stems back hard to ground level after flowering to encourage a second flush. Apply a deep, dry mulch of straw or bracken around the crown of the plant in autumn. Lift and divide congested colonies in springGoes well with: Echinacea purpurea `White Swan`, Monarda `Aquarius`, Panicum virgatum, Scabiosa caucasica `Perfecta Alba`, Echinops sphaerocephalus `Artic Glow`, Phlox paniculata `Bright Eyes` |
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