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Sidalcea 'Brilliant'

Also Known As

  • Brilliant Praire Mallow

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sidalcea 'Brilliant' plant details

Sidalcea 'Brilliant' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sidalcea 'Brilliant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sidalcea 'Brilliant'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An upright hybrid to 2-3' with pure carmine-red flowers on sturdy stems.

Gardening facts about Sidalcea 'Brilliant' plant

How to Grow Sidalcea 'Brilliant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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