Mallow. A long flowering shrub with grey-green leaves and pretty pale pink to white flowers with a red eye 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 ‘Blushing Bride’
A long flowering shrub with grey-green leaves and pretty pale pink to white flowers with a red eye throughout summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Lavatera |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Blushing Bride' |
| Common Name | Mallow |
| Flower Colour | pink, white, red |
| 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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