Lavatera maritima
tree mallow
Flower Colors
Description
A semi-evergreen subshrub to 1.5m tall, with downy grey-green palmate leaves and stems. Flowers to 7cm in width, pink, lilac-pink or white with purple-magenta veins and eye, produced from late summer to mid autumn
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Sep
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Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsWildlife gardensGravel gardenPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsWall side bordersConservatory and greenhouse