Lavatera 'Red Rum' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Tree lavatera 'Red Rum' (Lavatera x olbia) is an upright perennial that produces pink, cupped flowers from June to October. Its heart-shaped leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.4 m and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Tree lavatera 'Red Rum' 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 Tree lavatera 'Red Rum' are dark green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Tree lavatera 'Red Rum' 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 'Red Rum' forms cup-shaped, pink-red flowers from June. These grow to about 5 - 10 cm in size.

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