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LAVATERA 'Rosea'
Commonly known as Shrubby mallow
(olbia 'Rosea') - mauve pink flowers, very free-flowering
Further Reading....
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EvergreenTo semi evergreen. 3-5 lobed leaves to 12cm (5in) with toothed margins.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Mauve pink -
HeightTo 2m (6½ft) or more -
SpreadTo 2m (6½ft) or more
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Tall ShrubProduces stout stems carrying numerous open-funnel-shaped flowers to 7cm (3in) across.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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 sunShelter from cold winds.
LAVATERA 'Rosea'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesRust, stem rot, fungal diseases.
Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTerminal racemes 30-50cm (12-20in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Lobed(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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 InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Lavatera - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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