Lavatera trimestris, common names annual mallow, rose mallow, royal mallow, regal mallow, common annual tree mallow syn. Althaea trimestris is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region.
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Lavatera trimestris
What is the plant
This genus Lavatera is named after the Lavater brothers, 17th century Swiss physicians and naturalists. All species previously placed in Lavatera have now been transferred to the related genus Malva. Lavatera species are known as tree mallows, or rather ambiguously as rose mallows, royal mallows or annual mallows. The genus includes annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous plants and soft-wooded shrubs, growing from 1–3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and palmately lobed. The flowers are conspicuous, 4–12 cm diameter, with five white, pink or red petals; they are produced in terminal clusters. It can be invasive in the islands of Scotland.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
5°C - 25°C
hardiness zone
2a - 12b
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The plant is drought tolerant but benefits from regular water during hot, dry periods. The plant will drop blooms if the soil becomes bone dry.
Fertilizer
Feed the plant a general-purpose garden fertilizer according to label recommendations every month during the growing season. Don’t overfeed; too much fertilizer may produce a green, leafy plant at the expense of blooms.
Sunlight
This adaptable plant blooms best in full sunlight but tolerates partial shade.
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Soil
Lavatera grows in most well-drained soil types, including poor soil. However, it performs best in sandy or loamy soil.
Temperature
The plant is annual and can be planted outside after last frost date.
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