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Tree Mallow Bush
Lavatera bicolor (L. maritima)
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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.
How big does the Tree Mallow Bush grow?
It typically grows 4 to 8 feet tall and wide, forming a fast-growing, rounded shrub with soft, gray-green leaves and a naturally airy habit.
When does it bloom and what do the flowers look like?
It blooms almost year-round in mild climates, peaking in spring and summer. The flowers are pale lavender to pink with darker purple centers; simple, elegant, and plentiful.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
Full sun, always. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and resents heavy clay or constantly wet roots.
Does it need pruning or special care?
Prune lightly after major flowering flushes to maintain shape and encourage new blooms. It responds well to regular trimming but doesn't cut into old, woody stems.
Seasonality
Mature height
3-6 ft.
Mature Width
6 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Low
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Pollinators, Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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