Lavatera Silvercup grows in dense, bushy, mounds. Plants are clad in attractive, dark green foliage and covered with 10 cm (4") flowers. This variety has the brightest of all mallow blooms! The easy-to-grow plants are ideal as a mixed border or a quick-growing, compact summer hedge.
SKU: 100383
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Grows Best In:
Full sun
Days to Germination:
10 to 21 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5 cm (1-2") per week
Growing Height:
60 cm (24")
Key Features
Plant Type: Flower
Botanical Name: Lavatera trimestris
Fill Weight (grams): 0.4
Approximate Seed Count: 55-60
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Color: Vivid pink
Water Needs: Average 2.5 cm (1-2") per week
Harvest/Bloom Season: July to Frost
Instructions
Sow seed directly into the garden once all danger of frost has passed. For earlier blooms, start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
Planting Depth: 6 mm (1/4")
Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Ideal as a mixed border or a quick growing, compact summer hedge.