checkerbloom

Checkerbloom plants (Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh') prefer to be kept consistently moist, but not wet. Water them when the top few inches of soil feels dry. During the spring and summer, water them deeply twice a week; during fall and winter, water them deeply once a week. Allow the soil to dry out about halfway between waterings. If your plants are located in a windy area or a hot region, water more frequently. In times of extreme heat, these plants may require daily watering.

Checkerbloom (Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh') thrives in full sun and requires at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day to reach its full potential and remain healthy. During the summer months, they should receive full sun exposure throughout the day and should be placed in a spot that gets the most sunlight. In the winter months, it's important to monitor your checkerbloom's light needs and adjust accordingly to make sure it still gets at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight.

Checkerbloom (Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh') should be pruned after the majority of blooms have faded in late spring or early summer. It can be lightly pruned by removing a few of the faded blooms, and then again later in the season to shape as desired, keeping in mind that pruning should be done before new buds form. Avoid pruning too much, as this will reduce flowering the following year.