Tree Mallow {Lavatera thuringiaca} Broad leaf woody shrub Showy Blooms 20+ seeds Free Shipping! US Seller
Tree Mallows have been the rage for European gardens, and now becoming better
known here in North America. Plants form a large upright bush of heart-shaped
leaves, bearing loads of pink hollyhock-like flowers all summer long. This
is actually a woody shrub, but is usually cut back hard each spring to a
height of about 6 inches. Plants may need to be staked, especially in windy
areas. In Zones 5 to 6 plants should be mulched for the winter. Gardeners in
cold winter regions could consider this as an annual that flowers for the
whole summer and fall.
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Germination: 91%
Germination: 01/16/22
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Light Green