LAVATERA 'Rosea'

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

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen
To semi evergreen. 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
Leaf margin
Lobed 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.

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