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Lavatera Barnsley Baby - Tree Mallow

Lavatera Barnsley Baby
Tree Mallow

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He has already come, looking a bit sad, and it seems like he died. The only branch that was there is dry and dead. I have another type of lavatera from another place that has grown and looks good. I have to wait and see if maybe it will start shooting now or if it is really dead. I don't really know why.

Sara A., 06/04/2023

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Lavatera Barnsley Baby, a very decorative shrub with large white-pink flowers turning pale pink and with a carmine red centre.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, August to October
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Description

Lavatera Barnsley Baby is a semi-evergreen perennial. It is a medium-sized shrub with a bushy habit and a very decorative appearance. This variety is known for being more compact and very floriferous. From June to October, it produces beautiful and large white-pink flowers that turn pale pink with a carmine red centre. These funnel-shaped flowers, measuring 4 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, are arranged in clusters that are upright on stems.

The grey-green leaves of Lavatera Barnsley are lobed and palmate, measuring 6 to 12 cm (2 to 5in) long. With rapid growth, the plant quickly reaches a width of 1 m (3ft).  In coastal areas, it retains its foliage throughout most of the winter. It is a plant with excellent hardiness. It can be grown in containers as well as in the ground. It is perfect for use in flowerbeds, borders, informal hedges, and balconies.

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Lavatera Barnsley Baby - Tree Mallow (Flowering) Flowering
Lavatera Barnsley Baby - Tree Mallow (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to October
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Lavatera

Cultivar

Barnsley Baby

Family

Malvaceae

Other common names

Tree Mallow

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant Lavateras in full sun or partial shade in rich and moist but well-drained soil. Protect them from cold and drying winds in colder regions. Feel free to cut the flowers and make bouquets as pruning stimulates growth and makes the plants stronger. At the start of winter, trim them back to 50 cm (20in), above the first buds, and if the winter is very cold, mulch your plants. You can also give them a shaping pruning in spring. These plants have a lifespan of 5 to 6 years. In large flower beds, replace one out of three plants each year. Lavateras can be easily propagated by cuttings. Every year, as soon as the buds swell in March, leave only two or three buds at the base of the new shoots, to create a sturdy framework. Remove excess or misplaced old wood. Lavateras can be prone to rust, root rot, and fungal infections from heavy soil.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune back a third or even half of the branches in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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