A prostrate evergreen perennial with pretty cup-shaped peach coloured flowers with a yellow centre and deep pink bands from late spring to summer. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Malvastrum lateritium
A prostrate evergreen perennial with pretty cup-shaped peach coloured flowers with a yellow centre and deep pink bands from late spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Malvastrum |
|---|---|
| Species | lateritium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | peach, yellow, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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