Lavatera thuringiaca
tree mallow 'Rosea'
Flower Color
Description
'Rosea' is a vigorous medium-sized, semi-evergreen, often short-lived subshrub with hairy, greyish stems and leaves. Flowers to 8cm in width, light pink
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsWall side borders