Mallow
Lavatera
Common Name: Mallow
Genus: Lavatera
J.K.Laveter was a Swiss naturalist during the 17th century.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Height: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Flowering Period: June to August
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Long flowering period
The mallow group of plants belong in the Family Malvaceae. The flowers are similar to those of Hollyhocks. Usually pink, the flowers are produced for long periods throughout summer. The shrubs in the Genus grow vigourously but they are often short-lived. The shrub types flower on new wood and should be pruned hard back in spring, pruning every shoot down to the last visible leaves at the base. It will respond very well to such vigorous pruning and produce loads of flowers.
The annual species and cultivars are a good source of cut flowers.
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