Lavatera 'Lilac Lady' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Tree lavatera 'Lilac Lady' (Lavatera x olbia) is an upright perennial that produces lilac-coloured, cup-shaped flowers from June to October. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Tree lavatera 'Lilac Lady' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tree lavatera 'Lilac Lady' are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Tree lavatera 'Lilac Lady' 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
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Lavatera x olbia 'Lilac Lady' forms cup-shaped, lilac-coloured flowers from June. These grow to around 5 - 10 cm in size.

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