Lavatera Princess Pink, 3L
The tree mallow, Lavatera Princess Pink is notable for its hollyhock-like single pink flowers held above grey-green lobed foliage. These flowers are long lasting, attractive to pollinators and make excellent cut flowers.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft) x 250cm (8ft)
Features
The tree mallow, Lavatera Princess Pink is notable for its hollyhock-like single pink flowers held above grey-green lobed foliage. These flowers are long lasting, attractive to pollinators and make excellent cut flowers.
Due to its height, this medium sized, fast-growing shrub is ideal for positioning at the rear of the border. Be patient if it is slow to break bud in spring, it may still be dormant, not dead!
- Flowers: June – September
- Hardy
- Well drained, light soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun, partial shade
- Sheltered
- Prefers a sunny, sheltered spot protected from frosts and drying winds and may need protection in harsh winter conditions.
- Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering
- Prune hard in early spring (once all risk of frost has passed) for vigorous growth
- Tolerates drought well once established