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Lavatera thuringiaca

Lavatera thuringiaca

Product number: 594190
Origin: Europe
Latin: Lavatera thuringiaca

A true Super Mallow! The plants form large bushes up to 150 cm high and wide! On sandy soil, the plants remain a bit smaller, but they can (from the 2nd year onwards) tolerate drought very well. From July until deep into autumn, they bloom with countless pale pink, saucer-shaped flowers. Young plants need some attention, but once the plant has established well in its 2nd year, you just need to occasionally add some support stakes and... enjoy!

Names:
Latin: Lavatera thuringiaca
Dutch: Boomkaasjeskruid or Struikmalva
English: Tree Mallow

Sowing method: The whole year. The seed germinates irregularly over a longer germination period. So, do not discard the sowing too soon. First sow in a seed tray: 3 weeks at 20̊C. Then 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Repeat this process until enough seedlings have germinated. If seeds germinate in the period October-March, keep them indoors after emergence, place them in a light and cool spot (minimum 10̊C). Prick out into pots.

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