<
>
LAVATERA 'Barnsley'
Commonly known as Shrubby mallow
Flowers palest pink with red eye
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
EvergreenTo 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 -
RacemesTerminal racemes 30-50cm (12-20in) long
-
Fully hardy
-
Parted
-
Ovate
-
Height
1-2m (3-6½ft) -
Spread
1-2m (3-6½ft)
-
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Bee friendly
-
Butterfly friendly
-
Rabbit Resistant
-
Mature Size1-2m (3-6½ft)
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage garden
-
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.
-
Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds.
Lavatera - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
