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.
Additional information
| Generic | Lavatera |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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