Lavatera thuringiaca 'Kew Rose'
Tree Mallow, Tree Lavatera
Description
This attractive and reliable shrub reaches 4'-6' tall and wide. Leaves are evergreen in non-frost winter areas but may be deciduous in colder areas. Funnel-shaped, pink flowers cover the plant in summer. This plant prefers full sun in sandy, well draining, moist soil. It needs a moderate amount of watering. Prune in early spring to encourage more blooming and to keep plant looking tidy.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.