Lavatera 'Marshmallow White', 3L
£20.00
notes
Large, white, trumpet shaped flowers, reminiscent of hollyhocks, cover this medium sized shrub throughout summer and into autumn, making an excellent cut flower. A member of the mallow family, Lavatera enjoys a sheltered position in full sun but needs protection from the cold winter winds.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 200cm (6ft 6in) x W: 200cm (6ft 6in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
Large, white, trumpet shaped flowers, reminiscent of hollyhocks, cover this medium sized shrub throughout summer and into autumn, making an excellent cut flower. A member of the mallow family, Lavatera enjoys a sheltered position in full sun but needs protection from the cold winter winds.
Insights
Lavatera flowers on its new growth so prune in early spring (after the risk of frost has passed) for a long lasting flowering season, and to control its somewhat leggy growth.
Details
- Flowers: Late April - September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Deadhead to prolong flowering
- Cut back in autumn
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