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    Tree Mallow Bush

    Lavatera bicolor (L. maritima)

    Tree Mallow Bush (7823951397119)
    Tree Mallow Bush (7823951397119)
    Tree Mallow Bush (7823951397119)

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    Tree Mallow Bush

    Tree Mallow Bush

    Lavatera bicolor (L. maritima)

    $42.95
    $42.95
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    Plant Type
    Shrub, Perennial
    Seasonality
    Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
    Mature height
    6 ft.
    Mature Width
    6 ft.
    Sun exposure
    Full Sun
    Watering
    Low
    Growth Rate
    Moderate
    Grows Well in Zones
    6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Flowering Season
    Summer, Fall
    Attracts Wildlife
    Pollinators, Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
    Characteristics
    Flowering, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
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    Description

    Lavatera bicolor, also known as Malva subovata subsp. bicolor, is an excellent background shrub for dry perennial beds, mixed shrub borders, or on banks or slopes. The pale lilac-colored, hibiscus-like flowers with violet centers bloom profusely spring through summer. The maple-shaped, gray-green leaves complement the colorful blooms. Tree Mallow, as it is commonly called, is a large Mediterranean shrub with a rangy and irregular form, but can be regularly pruned or sheared for a more formal or dense shape.

    Plant care

    Thrives in light, fertile soils with excellent drainage and low moisture. Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune lightly after first bloom flush to promote continued flowering and encourage dense new growth. Hard prune annually to shape and rejuvenate. Feed in early spring.

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