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- Where to Grow Lavatera
- Planting Lavatera
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- Caring For Lavateras
- Lavatera Varieties to Grow
Grow lavatera in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Make sure it's a sheltered spot out of any cold, drying winds.
Sow annual lavatera seeds in trays under cover in early spring. When seedlings are large enough to handle, pot on and harden off before planting out into borders. When planting shrubby lavateras, dig a generous hole, adding compost for drainage and a handful of mychorrhizal fungi to encourage good root development.
If you want to grow from your existing plant, let some flowerheads develop into seedpods and save the seeds to sow the following spring. Or, you can take softwood cuttings.
Lavatera is generally pest-free but can be prone to rust and fungal diseases. Remove affected foliage as and when you spot signs of disease.
Deadheadplants through the summer to encourage more flowers. Cut perennial varieties back in autumn and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. The shrubby varieties can cope with a mild frost, but will struggle if the thermometer dips below -5°C. Prune in early spring to encourage flowers on new season's growth. Follow our guide to spri...
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Jul 18, 2023 · Some popular options include Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris), Musk Mallow (Malva moschata), and Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis). Research the particular species, potential height, flower color, and hardiness zones to determine which species suits your garden.
Nov 14, 2023 · Mallow is easy to grow and start from seed if you choose a location that provides moist, well-drained, organically rich soil and full sun. The latter promotes vigorous growth and reduces the need for staking.
- Lynn Mcalpine
The mallow is an attractive flowering perennial that is ideal for the garden and, given the right location, is also easy to care for. Keep reading for tips on how to grow mallows and how to help them thrive in your garden.
Jul 25, 2022 · Growing 6 to 24 inches (15-61 cm.) tall, common mallow has pink or white hollyhock-like flowers atop long stems covered in circular, wavy-edged leaves. Its resemblance to hollyhock is undeniable. Common mallow plants flower from early spring to mid fall.
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