Lavatera 'Ice Cool' - 125-150 CM C25

Description
The Tree lavatera 'Ice Cool' (Lavatera thuringiaca) is a bushy, upright perennial with decorative, palmate, dark green leaves. It bears white, cupped flowers from July to October. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Tree lavatera 'Ice Cool' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Tree lavatera 'Ice Cool' are dark green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Tree lavatera 'Ice Cool' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 thuringiaca 'Ice Cool' forms cup-shaped, white flowers from July. These grow to about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Use
Tubs, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, cutting, woodland edge, natural garden