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Tree Mallow Lavatera thuringiaca
Lavatera thuringiaca Tree Mallow


 
Loved in European gardens, fast becoming popular in North American gardens as well, Tree Mallow plants have vibrant pink flowers resembling miniature hollyhocks and are produced above maple-like foliage. This woody shrub is usually cut back hard each spring to about 6". May need to be staked in windy areas. Flowers early summer to mid fall. Rabbit resistant.

Uses: naturalizing, garden beds, cut flowers
Sun
Prefers well drained moist soil
Height: 5' - 6' tall
Plant 30" apart
Growability: easy

 

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