Lavatera (Tree Mallow)

Lavatera is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, central and eastern Asia, and Australia. A number of species previously listed in this genus have now been transferred to the related genus Malva. Lavatera species are known as tree mallows, or rather ambiguously as "rose mallows", "royal mallows" or "annual mallows".

The genus includes annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous plants and soft-wooded shrubs, growing from 1-3 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, and palmately lobed. The flowers are conspicuous, 4-12 cm diameter, with five white, pink or red petals; they are produced in terminal clusters.

Lavatera species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Bucculatrix lavaterella, which feeds exclusively on these plants. Flowers of several species are also used as food by humans.

Lavatera Barnsley
Lavatera Barnsley produces a white flower shading to pink. Height after 10 years 2m
Shrubs: 1(£4.90) Quantity:

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Lavatera olbia rosea
Lavatera olbia rosea produces reddish pink Hollyhock-type flowers in summer through to autumn. Height after 10 years 2m
Shrubs: 1(£4.90) Quantity:

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