Checker Bloom (Sidalcea malviflora) is a common native perennial herb in the Malvaceae (Mallow) family that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, the Sierra Nevada and Sacramento Valley regions. It has bright green palmate leaves and 1" deep pink flowers arranged vertically on a spike.
Sidalcea Malviflora Care
Sidalcea Malviflora
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
-25°C - -15°C
Hardiness zone
2 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Soak in warm water 6 hrs.
Pruning
Cut back immediately after flowering to prevent self-seeding and encourage a second flush of blooms in late summer. Flowers last long if cut for indoor use.
Fertilizer
Annuals and perennials may be fertilized using: 1.water-soluble, quick release fertilizers; 2. temperature controlled slow-release fertilizers; or 3. organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion. Water soluble fertilizers are generally used every two weeks during the growing season or per label instructions. Controlled, slow-release fertilizers are worked into the soil ususally only once during the growing season or per label directions. For organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion, follow label directions as they may vary per product.
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Sunlight
Sandy
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Temperature
Medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil​.
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Container
Containers are excellent when used as an ornamental feature
Popularity
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