Lavatera Ruby Star, 3L
£20.00
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notes
The tree mallow, Lavatera Ruby Star is notable for its hollyhock-like single cerise flowers held above grey-green lobed foliage. These flowers are long lasting, attractive to pollinators and make excellent cut flowers.
Dimensions
- Height and Spread: 250cm (8ft) x 250cm (8ft)
- Pot Size: 3L
Features
notes
The tree mallow, Lavatera Ruby Star is notable for its hollyhock-like single cerise flowers held above grey-green lobed foliage. These flowers are long lasting, attractive to pollinators and make excellent cut flowers.
Insights
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!
Details
- Flowers: June – September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained, light soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun, partial shade
- Sheltered
Care
- 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
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