LAVATERA 'Rosea'

(olbia 'Rosea') - mauve pink flowers, very free-flowering

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

Evergreen - to semi evergreen. Oval 3-5 lobed leaves to 12cm (5in) with toothed margins.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - mauve pink
Height - to 2m (6½ft) or more
Spread - to 2m (6½ft) or more
Tall Shrub - produces stout stems carrying numerous open-funnel-shaped flowers to 7cm (3in) across.
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.
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - rust, stem rot, fungal diseases.
Place of origin - garden origin.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Racemes - - terminal racemes 30-50cm (12-20in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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 -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant