Lavatera 'Barnsley' (Barnsley Tree mallow )


Botanical Information

FamilyMalvaceae
GenusLavatera
Cultivar'Barnsley'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)5 - 15
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionVigorous partially evergreen sub-shrub.
ID CharacteristicThree lobed light green leaves and clusters of pink red centered flowers.
LandscapeFlower borders and informal gardens.
PropagationSoftwood cuttings.
CultivationGrown in light well-drained soil.
PestsNo major issues.
Notable SpecimensBurncoose Gardens and Nurseries, Cornwall, England.

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