Lavatera trimestris growing herbaceous of the genus Lavatera also known as Annual mallow, Rose mallow or Royal mallow, Lavatera trimestris annual used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Leaves color green in heart shape lobed 3 lobes and wavy.
Lavatera trimestris flower
Flower color purple, pink or red in bowl shape with petals merges that in the base.
Lavatera trimestris for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Lavatera trimestris growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring to summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.5-1 m, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Purple, pink or red flower in bowl shape with petals merges that in the base.
Scientific name:
Lavatera trimestris
