LAVATERA 'Barnsley'

Commonly known as Shrubby mallow

Flowers palest pink with red eye
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    To semi-evergreen. 3-5 lobed leaves to 12cm (5in) long with toothed margins.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Pale pink with red eye
  • Height
    1-2m (3-6½ft)
  • Spread
    1-2m (3-6½ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous shrub. Produces stout stems of numerous open-funnel-shaped flowers. Flowers to 7cm (3in) across with deeply notched petals.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold winds.

LAVATERA 'Barnsley'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
    Pests & Diseases
    Rust, stem rot, fungal diseases.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. UK. Hopleys Nursery, Herts.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Terminal racemes 30-50cm (12-20in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Parted
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 4
    Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
    Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
    When: Annually in early Spring.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Lavatera - Growing Guide
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1-2m (3-6½ft)
 

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