Tree mallow (Lavatera maritima) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as tree mallow.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: tree mallow
Scientific name: Lavatera maritima
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Tree mallow (Lavatera maritima) – Franco christophe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Tree mallow (Lavatera maritima) – Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
