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Name Lavatera
Price £ 6.50 / each
ColoursPink, Light Pink, Dark Pink
SizeHeight: 2m/6ft
Spread: 2m/6ft
AspectNeeds full sun. In cold regions, frost hardy species may need shelter from cold, drying winds, which could be provided by a south facing wall.
Careprefer light, sandy soil, but tolerate heavier ground. To keep the shrub compact, prune in early Spring, cutting stems almost back to the base of the plant.
Uses-Back of a mixed bed/border
DescriptionThere are deciduous and evergreen varieties, each with course leaves, covered in downy hairs and soft green in colour. All varieties are smothered by flowers in Summer and Autumn. They are also quite big so should be used as a backdrop for smaller shrubs. They are mostly fully hardy, although some are only frost hardy (temps down to -5 degrees Celcius.)