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Prairie Mellow

Sidalcea 'Candy Girl'

Spikes of deep rose blossoms make excellent cut flowers.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Blooms summer

Mature Height:

12-18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

4-9 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Sun,Partial Shade

Features and Usage:

Greenhouse Growing Instructions:

Grow at 50-65° F keeping soil evenly moist, not overly wet but never completely dry in high light conditions. Once plants are actively growing fertilizer can be applied. Provide good air circulation. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage re-bloom.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low

Transplanting Instructions:

Plant in well draining soil keeping crown of plant just at the soil surface, any sprouts above and roots downward into the pot. Once planted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide to avoid crown and root rot.

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.