Lavatera 'Duet' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Mallow (Lavatera) is an upright perennial that produces purple, pink, violet or white flowers from June to October. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and is approx. 80 cm wide. The Mallow is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
The Mallow 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 position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Lavatera forms lilac, pink, violet and white flowers from June.

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