Lavatera

🌸 Showy & Sophisticated

Lavatera, also known as Mallow, is a stunning annual that brings a touch of cottage-garden elegance to any landscape. With its large, trumpet-shaped blooms—often featuring delicate, contrasting veining—and tall, bushy habit, it makes a dramatic statement in the back of a border or as a focal point in a mixed planting.

• Growing: Thrives in full sun and requires well-draining, moderately fertile soil. It is a vigorous grower that appreciates a sheltered spot protected from strong winds.

• Sowing: Direct sow in early spring once the soil has begun to warm. Alternatively, start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost for an earlier display.

• Care: Keep the soil consistently moist during dry spells. Taller varieties may benefit from light staking to keep them upright and neat throughout the season.

• Blooming: Produces a prolific, eye-catching display from mid-summer until the first autumn frost.

Add height, texture, and a soft, romantic flair to your garden—choose your favourite variety and enjoy these graceful, free-flowering beauties!