Tree Mallow
Lavatera maritima
SKU
5740
Excellent background shrub for beds of annuals and perennials. Numerous showy pale lavender with purple throat flowers against maple-like gray-green leaves. Shear to keep it dense. Evergreen. Full sun. Bold open form to 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.
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6 - 8 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | lav-a-TEE-ra ma-RIH-tih-muh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Mallows are closely related to the wetland plant known as "marsh mallow" with roots used to create this popular confection. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Stout, fast growing shrub; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | Bush Mallow is a Mediterranean shrub that is most at home in drier Western landscapes. Rangy and irregular, it's best as a background shrub for more compact dryland or native flowering perennials. It can be clipped or sheared for a more formal character as a hedge or medium-height screen. Perfect on banks and slopes, among landscape boulders and in wild landscapes. Its greatest value is as a source of color in drought-resistant gardens, where its uniquely textured foliage makes a lush back-of-the-border filler. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Long Bloom Season |
Thrives in light, fertile soils with excellent drainage and low moisture. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune lightly after first bloom flush to promote continued flowering and encourage dense new growth. Hard prune annually to shape and rejuvenate. Feed in early spring.
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