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Tree Mallow Mix | LAVATERA trimestris

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Bring vintage elegance to your garden with Lavatera trimestris ‘Tree Mallow Mix’ — a classic annual featuring large, hibiscus-like blooms in soft shades of white, rose-pink, and blush. This fast-growing variety flowers in just 65 days from sowing, making it a favourite for cottage gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

With its upright habit and lush foliage, Tree Mallow adds height and texture to garden beds while attracting pollinators. A member of the Malvaceae family (alongside hibiscus and hollyhock), it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

  • 🌿 Botanical name: Lavatera trimestris
  • 🌼 Common name: Tree Mallow
  • 📏 Height: 60–90cm
  • 🌈 Colour mix: White, rose-pink, blush
  • 🧺 Use: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers
  • 📦 Seed count: Approx. 155 seeds per gram
    • Approx. 0.230/ 40 seeds per pkt 

🌱 Growing Instructions

Sowing Time (Australia):

  • Temperate & Cool: Sow mid-summer to late autumn
  • Subtropical & Tropical: Sow late summer to autumn

Sowing Method:

  • Sow directly into garden beds or start in biodegradable pots
  • Cover lightly with soil (3mm deep)
  • Maintain soil temperature around 21°C for germination (15–20 days)

Transplanting:

  • If started indoors, transplant when seedlings are sturdy
  • Harden off before planting outdoors

Position:

  • Full sun
  • Sheltered from strong winds

Soil:

  • Light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas

Watering & Feeding:

  • Water regularly during dry spells
  • Feed monthly with balanced fertiliser during flowering

Care Tips:

  • Deadhead to prolong blooming
  • Stake if needed in windy areas
  • Excellent for cut flowers — harvest when buds begin to open

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