Lavatera trimestris Collection - Rose Mallow
Lavatera trimestris Collection - Rose Mallow
Lavatera trimestris Mont Blanc, Silver Cup, Ruby Regis
Rose Mallow, Annual Mallow, Royal Mallow
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Description
The Loveliness Compact Mix Lavatera trimestris is a selection of annual mallow chosen from the best varieties: 'Silver Cup' with deep pink flowers veined with carmine, 'Mont Blanc' with pure white flowers, and 'Ruby Regis' with a very bright carmine red. All three, compact and bushy, form small bushes that are covered with large, round, satin flowers for a long period of time, visible from afar. Easy to sow and cultivate, resistant to wind and bad weather, these Lavateras are an adornment for borders, perennial or annual flower beds, and flower pots.
Lavatera trimestris is a non-hardy annual mallow native to the Mediterranean region. It is a cousin of wood mallows (Malva sylvestris) or marshmallows (Althea officinalis), all of which belong to the same family of Malvaceae. In France, the botanical species Malva trimestris can be found in cultivated fields along the coast of Provence and Roussillon, as well as in Corsica, on rather limestone soil. The 'Loveliness Compact' mix was selected for its resistance to bad weather and its branching habit. Each plant forms a lovely, bright green bush 50cm in height and 35cm in width in just a few weeks, without requiring staking. The basal leaves are almost round, while those that line the stems have palmate lobes, resembling maple leaves. Flowering occurs from July to September-October (earlier in hot and dry climates). The flowers have a satin, slightly shiny texture. They measure approximately 8-10cm in diameter and open solitarily in the axils of the leaves. They are short-lived, but continuously renew on the plant, especially when faded flowers are regularly removed. The large seeds contained in their black, mature capsules are easy to collect and sow.
Annual Lavateras are essential in "cottage" gardens, but varieties with vibrant colors easily find their place in "mixed borders" and annual flower beds. Sow them alongside love-in-a-mist, Cosmos, among perennials like asters or Gauras. A single packet of Loveliness Compact Mix Lavatera trimestris seeds can decorate several flower beds or pots, with always fresh colors. Large-flowered lavateras are also good cut flowers. Small varieties like 'Loveliness Compact Mix' are very pretty in pots, mixed with sweet peas or snapdragons, for example.
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Lavatera
trimestris
Mont Blanc, Silver Cup, Ruby Regis
Malvaceae
Rose Mallow, Annual Mallow, Royal Mallow
Malva trimestris
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Annual Lavateras are sown in spring, directly in the ground, when temperatures warm up (germination occurs at 15 °C). Light promotes seed germination. You can also sow them in March, at the beginning of the season, under cover, and then transplant the young plants in May, once the last frost has passed. When the young plants reach about 20cm in height, you can pinch the main stems to encourage branching. Leave at least 40cm between each plant.
For their cultivation, choose a well-exposed location, in full sun, and a regular, well-drained soil. A soil that is too rich will promote leaf growth at the expense of flowering.
For a beautiful flowering, the soil should remain moist, even humid, but without stagnant water; don't hesitate to mulch around the plants and water from time to time, especially during hot and dry summer weather.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.