General
These easy to grow plants look like large shrubs from a Spring planting and make excellent cut flowers. One plant will do well in a container.
Latin
Lavatera trimestris.
Malvaceae family.
Difficulty
Easy.
Season & Zone
Season: Warm season.
Exposure: Full-sun and part-shade.
Zone: All.
Plant Type
Hardy Annual (HA)
Planting
Start inside in warm soil that barely covers the seed. Seeds will sprout in 15-20 days. Space plants 60cm (24") apart, and expect bloom by mid-July.
Diseases & Pests
Growing Tips
Water and deadhead (removing the spent flowers) regularly.
