Lavatera ‘Barnsley’
Tree Mallow |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.316.100
Tree Mallows are all the rage in European gardens, and now becoming better known here in North America. Plants form a large upright bush of heart-shaped grey-green leaves, bearing loads of white hollyhock-like flowers with a pink blush, all summer long. This is actually a woody shrub, but is usually cut back hard each spring to a height of about 6 inches. Plants may need to be staked, especially in windy areas. In Zones 5 to 6 plants should be mulched for the winter. Gardeners in cold winter regions could consider this as an annual that flowers for the whole summer and fall.
Further details for
Lavatera ‘Barnsley’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Light Pink White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Specimen
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 120-210 cm 47-82 inches
Spread 90-150 cm 35-59 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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