LAVATERA 'Ruby Star'
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LAVATERA 'Ruby Star'
Commonly known as tree mallow
Pink with darker veins.
£13.00 , 3+ £11.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn Malva × clementii 'Jostar'PBR, Lavatera × clementii 'Jostar' -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, rust -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink with darker veins -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Spikes
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Palmate
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Lobed
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Height and Spread
1.5–2.5 metres -
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Butterfly friendly
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