We have been growing Lavatera on our farm for more than 10 years, and it never fails to leave us in awe. What makes this variety so special is all parts of the Bloom (petals, pollen, and stigma) are different shades of pink.
If you love the look of the tropical Hibiscus but need something easy to grow, this is the plant for you. It is a tough, disease-resistant variety. We plant ours directly in the ground for a sea of pink from mid-summer through late August.
How to grow: for best visual impact, plant them in groups to mimic the look of a flowering shrub, or line them up to create a vibrant garden border. The are also excellent cut flower!
Plant type:annual
Days to Germination:15 - 20
Height: 24-30” (75cm - 90cm)
Planting depth: 1/8"
Exposure: full sun
Plant spacing: 9-12” (30cm - 60cm)
Approx seeds per packet: 50
How to sow:
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. However, these seeds can be planted directly into the soil. Pinching is not necessary.
Care:
Harvest stems when a few blooms in a cluster have opened. Buds will continue to open in the vase. 90-100 days to maturity.
