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Lavatera trimestris Loveliness Mixed
Lavatera trimestris Loveliness Mixed
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer into Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 5 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden, Pot Plant
Description
An old fashioned selection of stately and elegant Lavatera, producing silky flowers in pink and white. Bushy, upright plants produce blooms throughout summer. Excellent all-round garden performance from this traditional plant. Ideal border filler; suitable for cottage garden effects.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | April to May. |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth: | 6mm (žin) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a well drained soil in full sun.