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Lavatera thuringiaca 'Kew Rose'

Tree Mallow, Tree Lavatera

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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.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.