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    Sphaeralcea 'Childerley'

    Also Known As

    • Childerly Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Sphaeralcea 'Childerley' plant details

    Sphaeralcea 'Childerley' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sphaeralcea 'Childerley'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sphaeralcea 'Childerley'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Peachy-orange blossoms from July through frost earn this mallow relative a place in the sunny, xeriscape garden. 2' T X 3' W.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sphaeralcea 'Childerley' plant

    How to Grow Sphaeralcea 'Childerley'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Sphaeralcea ambigua flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Sphaeralcea ambigua var. rosacea

    aka Rose Desert Mallow,

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • low
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    aka Copper Globemallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Sphaeralcea coccinea

    aka Malvastrum coccineum, Prairie Mallow, Red False Mallow, Scarlet Globe Mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sphaeralcea coccinea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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