prairie mallow 'William Smith'

How to Grow and Care for prairie mallow 'William Smith'

prairie mallow 'William Smith' · Sidalcea 'William Smith'

Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, light, sandy, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun; will tolerate other soils but resents waterlogging. Provide a dry mulch of bracken or straw during cold winters

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Planting and Growing prairie mallow 'William Smith'

prairie mallow 'William Smith'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, light, sandy, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun; will tolerate other soils but resents waterlogging. Provide a dry mulch of bracken or straw during cold winters

How to Water prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

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What Soil Is Best for prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Cut stems back hard after flowering to encourage further flowers and to prevent self-seeding

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How to Propagate prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

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How to Transplant prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

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How to Care for prairie mallow 'William Smith' in Winter?

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How to Plant prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, light, sandy, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun; will tolerate other soils but resents waterlogging. Provide a dry mulch of bracken or straw during cold winters

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How to Repot prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

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How to Harvest prairie mallow 'William Smith'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to a rust

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

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The Toxicity of prairie mallow 'William Smith'

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Attributes of prairie mallow 'William Smith'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Sidalcea 'William Smith'
Genus
Sidalcea
Family
Malvaceae
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