Lavatera x clementii Burgundy Wine
£15.00
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notes
Similar in form to a hollyhock, Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' is ideal for adding vertical colour in a sunny border. The upright stems of this tree mallow are softly felted, as is the grey green foliage, which in summer is topped with funnel shaped deep pink flowers.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft 2in) x 250cm (8ft 2in) in 5-10 years
Features
notes
Similar in form to a hollyhock, Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' is ideal for adding vertical colour in a sunny border. The upright stems of this tree mallow are softly felted, as is the grey green foliage, which in summer is topped with funnel shaped deep pink flowers.
Insights
Bees and other pollinators are attracted to the flowers of this tree mallow, and the long flowering season awards colour and charm to the garden. Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' is a recipient of RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit) for all round excellence.
Details
Flowers: June - September
Planting
- Well drained, light soil
- South, West or East aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Hardy
Care
- Prune after the risk of frost has passed in the spring, cutting back to the base where the new shots are starting to appear.
- Be patient with plants, as lavatera can be slow to flower, giving the appearance of having died over the winter but often is just still dormant!
- Protect from cold, drying winds
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