Lavatera Maritima 1.4 L Pot
AU$16.00
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Tree mallow
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Lavatera maritima – Tree Mallow
Add beautiful Mediterranean charm to your garden with Lavatera maritima, also known as Tree Mallow. This attractive flowering shrub features soft grey-green foliage and stunning mauve, lilac-pink and white flowers with deep purple-magenta centres. Its long flowering season and drought tolerance once established make it an appealing choice for Perth gardens.
Main Features
● Botanical name: Lavatera maritima
● Common name: Tree Mallow
● Plant type: Semi-evergreen flowering shrub
● Mature height: Approximately 1–1.5 metres
● Mature width: Approximately 0.5–1 metre
● Flowers: Large, hibiscus-like flowers in mauve, pale purple and white, with dark purple markings
● Flowering season: Mainly spring to autumn, depending on local conditions
● Foliage: Attractive soft grey-green leaves
● Sunlight: Full sun
● Growth habit: Bushy and spreading
● Maintenance: Low to moderate
How to Grow Lavatera maritima in Perth
● Sunlight: Choose a sunny position to encourage abundant flowering.
● Soil: Use well-drained soil. Improve Perth’s sandy soil with compost before planting.
● Watering: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, the plant tolerates dry conditions, but occasional deep watering during hot Perth summers will help maintain flowering.
● Fertilising: Apply a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring if needed.
● Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Remove dead or damaged branches as required.
● Mulching: Apply mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture, keeping it away from the stems.
● Drainage: Avoid waterlogged soil, as excessive moisture can cause root and stem problems.
Landscaping Importance
Lavatera maritima is ideal for:
● Cottage-style and Mediterranean gardens
● Flowering garden borders and mixed shrub beds
● Coastal gardens and seaside landscapes
● Low-maintenance, water-wise garden designs
● Feature planting in sunny courtyards
● Adding long-lasting seasonal colour to garden beds
Its soft grey-green foliage and colourful flowers combine beautifully with lavender, rosemary, westringia and ornamental grasses.
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Lavatera Maritima 1.4 L Pot
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