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Lavatera is a genus of approximately 25 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to warm temperate regions of the world. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs. They are found in a variety of habitats, including open woods, cliffs, and roadside verges.
The leaves are alternate, simple, and usually lobed or toothed. The flowers are borne in clusters and have five petals whih may be pink, white, or purple. The fruit is a schizocarp consisting of two or four carpels which split open when ripe to release the seeds.
Lavatera is named afer the Swiss naturalist Johann Kaspar Lavater ().
Where Is The Best Place To Plant A Lavatera?
The best place to plant a lavatera is in a sheltered spot in full sun, with well-drained soil.
Is Lavatera Cut And Come Again?
Yes, lavatera can be cut and come again. Cut the blooms as they open, and snip off old flowers once a week to promote blooming time. If you alow some seedpods to ripen until they shatter, lavatera will reseed in hospitable spots.
Should I Cut Down My Lavatera?
Yes, you should cut down your lavatera by half now. This will help to prevent wind rock and to nea
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How to Grow and Care for Lavatera
Lavatera fryst vatten a genus in the mallow plant family that consists of 25 recognized plant species, both perennials and annuals. Like hibiscus, lavatera have large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers with fem separate petals. The storlek varies greatly; some species are compact plants that reach only two to three feet in height, whereas shrub-like species can grow to a towering ten feet and six feet bred. The best planting time for most species fryst vatten in the spring.
Lavatera plants are cousins to the hollyhock and like those plants, they are relatively easy to grow— especially if you live somewhere that fryst vatten not prone to excessively hot and humid summers. Because lavatera are fast growers, they are a good choice as a space filler or as a centerpiece to surround with shorter, less showy options.
| Common Name | Lavatera |
| Botanical Name | Lavatera spp. |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial or annual |
| Mature Size | ft. high, ft. feet wide |
| Sun Exposure | Full |
| Soil Type | Loamy, sandy, well-drained |
| Soil pH | Acid, neutral, alkaline |
| Bloom Time | Summer, fall |
| Flower Color | Pink, purple, white |
| Hardiness Zones | (US • Lavatera shrubs are often short-lived, but grow extremely quickly. A hard annual prune can extend their lives and optimise their fantastic floral displays. One of the first jobs to do in the garden in early and mid spring (when it should be warm enough to spend extended periods of time working in the garden), is Lavatera pruning, ideally when the danger of hard frost has past The genus Lavatera is in the family Malvacea. The common name most frequently used is Mallow. The genus contains approximately 25 species, consisting of annuals, biennials, herbaceous and evergreen perennials and deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreenshrubs. Lavatera are found growing in the wild throughout the world including Russia, U.S.A., Australia and Europe. In their natural environment, they usually grow on poor, rocky soil, often in coastal regions. The conditions in the root zone therefore are usually free draining and you need to mimic this for the best results in your own garden with Lavatera. This preference for poor, freely draining soil make Lavatera ideal for a drought tolerant garden. Popular with gardeners because of their large, showy, 5-petalled flowers |