Lavatera, Rose Mallow 'Patio Pastels' ~ 95-100 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Description
Pollinator Flowers 'Patio Pastels Lavatera' | Lavatera trimestris
Our special compact selection of cottage garden favorite Lavatera is covered all summer in large, satiny, chalice-shaped pink and white blossoms whose fluted rims resemble elegant single hollyhocks. Patio Pastels makes a gorgeous show, with bushy 2-2 1/2 foot plants and maple leaf-shaped foliage crowned with lavish flowers. These easy to grow, hard blooming flowers are stunning in big containers and shine in garden beds. Pollinators love them! Cut flower sprays make lovely bouquets.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
After danger of frost is past, sow seeds in full sun in well-worked soil. Space seeds 2 inches apart, cover very lightly, gently firm soil and water carefully. Keep seedbed evenly moist. When seedlings are several inches tall, thin to final spacing.
For Containers: space 6 inches apart.
In Garden Beds: space 14-18 inches apart.
Four weeks before last frost date, sow seeds 2 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outdoors. Transplant when seedlings are several inches tall.
Big framed, bushy Lavertera plants need sizable pots, 16-18 inches tall and 14-16 inches in diameter. Use fresh, moistened potting soil. Check often: in hot weather, plants may need daily watering.
Give these bushy, 2-2 1/2 foot tall plants enough room to flower freely. Water regularly and support long blooming by feeding with an all-purpose flower fertilizer every few weeks. Lavatera’s cheerful pink and white chalice-shaped flowers attract and feed bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. They also make long-lasting bouquet flowers.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Rose Mallow |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 2" thin to 6"-18" apart |
| Planting Depth | cover lightly |
| Days to Germination | 7-15 days |