Mallow. A long flowering shrub with grey-green leaves and pretty dark pink flowers throughout summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lavatera ‘Rosea’
A long flowering shrub with grey-green leaves and pretty dark pink flowers throughout summer.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Lavatera |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Rosea' |
Common Name | Mallow |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Malvaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
Hardiness | 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 | |
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Maintenance | |
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