Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea'

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Description

Lavatera thuringiaca 'Rosea' is an evergreen shrub that grows 6'-8' tall and 4' wide. The leaves are gray green with a maple-like form. Pink blooms resembling hollyhocks appear in spring through fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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