Mallow. A shrubby upright perennial with hairy grey-green leaves and pink, lilac-pink or white flowers from late summer to mid-autumn. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to October. Full Sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lavatera maritima
A shrubby upright perennial with hairy grey-green leaves and pink, lilac-pink or white flowers from late summer to mid-autumn.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Lavatera |
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Species | maritima |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Mallow |
Flower Colour | Pink, Lilac, White |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Malvaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Grey, Green |
Flowers From | August, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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