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Rose Mallow Seeds - Loveliness
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Bright rose
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well draining, sandy or loamy soil, but it can tolerate clay soils, pH 6.0 - 8.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Rose Mallow (Lavatera Trimestris Loveliness) - Start Rose Mallow seeds for this vision of loveliness! This Lavatera Trimestris Rose Mallow is readily started by flower seeds, and it has extra large 4 - 5 inch bright rose colored flowers with lighter veining.MORE ROSE MALLOW OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 80F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 20 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow and cover seed with no more than 1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Rose Mallow (Lavatera Trimestris Loveliness) - Start Rose Mallow seeds for this vision of loveliness! This Lavatera Trimestris Rose Mallow is readily started by flower seeds, and it has extra large 4 - 5 inch bright rose colored flowers with lighter veining. It literally glows pink! This shrub-like plant grows quickly and blooms heavily. The flowers will bloom for many weeks if the faded blooms are removed and where the summers are not too hot. The plant can re-grow the following spring if seed falls on bare ground. Rose Mallow attracts butterflies, beneficial insects and hummingbirds.
How To Grow Rose Mallow From Seed: These lovely flowers are easy to grow from Rose Mallow seeds. It's best to sow Rose Mallow flower seeds outdoors as seedlings do not transplant real well. After the last frost has passed, prepare garden site, loosening soil. Sow 3 - 4 Rose Mallow seeds in a group, spaced 18 - 24 inches apart. Barely cover the Rose Mallow flower seeds and keep them moist until germination occurs. Thin to strongest plant. Rose Mallow Flower Care: Water regularly and deadhead to promote continual blooms.
Common Questions
What should I plant with lavatera?
Dahlias, lavender, coneflower, rudbeckia, sedum and cleome all make good companions for lavatera plants.
Do lavatera plants attract pollinators?
Yes, the showy flowers are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes, these plants can be grown in containers but may need cut back more often to control the fast growth. It will also require more water and be sure your container is large enough that you will not need to transplant later.
Do I need to prune my plants?
Yes, an annual pruning is needed for best flowering. In the spring after your last frost but before any new growth emerges, cut out all dead, damaged or woody stems at the base. Only leave stems where you can see new growth starting to emerge or the stem is swollen indicating new growth is about to emerge. Cut these stems above the new growth about 12 inches above ground level. If you are unsure if your stem is dead, bend it. If it snaps easily, it is dead.
Do I need to fertilizer my plants?
One feeding in the spring with a slow-release complete fertilizer is all you need.
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