LAVATERA BREDON SPRINGS 3L

Description
The Annual lavatera (Lavatera trimestris) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless purple, pink, violet or white flowers throughout the season. It prefers a sunny position and a well-drained substrate.

Bulletpoints
* continuous bloomer * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Frost hardiness
The Annual lavatera has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, sandy substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Tasks
- Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to April - Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to May.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves.

Flower
The lilac, pink, violet and white flowers appear from July to October. They grow to about 8 - 10 cm tall.

Use
Tubs, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, pruning