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LAVATERA 'Burgundy Wine'
Commonly known as Shrubby mallow
Very deep pink
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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Good to know
Syn. Malva x clementii 'Burgundy Wine'. Wildlife plant - insects. Can grow taller in ideal conditions -
Pests & Diseases
Rust, stem rot, fungal diseases. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Developed by Peter Catt, Liss Forest Nurseries, Hants., UK. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenTo semi-evergreen. 3-5 lobed leaves to 12cm (5in) with toothed margins.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
RacemesTerminal racemes 30-50cm (12-20in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
To 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous shrub. Produces stout stems carrying open-funnel-shaped flowers to 7cm (3in) across with darker veins
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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.
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
to 2m (6½ft)
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