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Lavatera 'Pink Blush'
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Lavatera 'Pink Blush'

Lavatera trimestris
Lustrous pink chalice-shaped blooms tip every branch and branchlet for a glorious show that continues with regular deadheading until frost finally claims it. Thrives in summer areas where nights cool down; afternoon shade is beneficial in hotter regions. Lavatera grows into a shrub in fertile, well-drained soils with ample water, where it supplies long-lasting cut flowers for months on end.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
72
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
2.5-3' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Baby pink
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
10-40 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 35-40°F for 1 week, then 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow at last frost date.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Lavatera makes a beautiful bedding plant, often grown as a hedge or in the mid border. Try it in a large container too. Does best where summer weather is moderate and nights cool down; in hot summer areas afternoon shade is beneficial. An excellent cut flower that lasts well in water. Deadhead for continued bloom until late fall.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, regular, even moisture best.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting. If soil is poor, supplement with an organic fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
Root rot can be troublesome if planted in wet areas—avoid by planting in well-drained locations. Japanese beetles should be picked off early in the morning into a bowl of soapy water.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
3/4-fully opened