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LAVATERA 'Rosea'
Commonly known as Shrubby mallow
(olbia 'Rosea') - mauve pink flowers, very free-flowering
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Evergreen - to semi evergreen. Oval 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) - mauve pink
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Height - to 2m (6½ft) or more
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Spread - to 2m (6½ft) or more
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Tall Shrub - produces stout stems carrying numerous open-funnel-shaped flowers to 7cm (3in) across.
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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)
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - rust, stem rot, fungal diseases.
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Place of origin - garden origin.
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - terminal racemes 30-50cm (12-20in) long
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Lavatera - Growing Guide
to 2m (6½ft) or more
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