Product description
Lavatera Clementii are annual perennials, also known as the Mallow Tree, popular for their large conspicuous decorative flowers. Barnsley Baby is a compact ornamental shrub that produces masses of pink flowers, contrasting vividly against the green foliage. The flowers are bright and showy, attractive to both butterflies and garden visitors. This upright plant forms a large bush growing vigorously suitable for containers and borders.
Barnsley Baby blooms in its first year itself, bearing saucer-shaped pink-white flowers with a very striking red centre. The flowers grow in clusters and look very stunning against the lobed, heart-shaped grey-green leaves of Baby Mallow. This flowering shrub holds great flowering power in its compact small size.
Baby Mallow is highly tolerant of a wide range of soils but will thrive longer and flower more abundantly, when planted in a fertile well-drained soil. It prefers full sun or partial shade and needs protection in winter from the frost. If you are planting it in a pot, use a decent quality potting compost and water well in dry seasons.
Once established, Barnsley Baby will demand minimal maintenance and will be able to tolerate short droughts. Apply a layer of mulch annually and cut back hard in late spring to encourage new growth. Deadheading the flowers will help in increasing the flowering period.
Lavatera Barnsley Baby is ideal for garden containers as its compact shape suits pots well. It provides stunning cut flowers. Plant it in a mixed planting or use it to decorate your patio as a single standalone plant.
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Lavatera 'Barnsley'
Lavatera 'Barnsley'
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Product description
Lavatera Clementii are annual perennials, also known as the Mallow Tree, popular for their large conspicuous decorative flowers. Barnsley Baby is a compact ornamental shrub that produces masses of pink flowers, contrasting vividly against the green foliage. The flowers are bright and showy, attractive to both butterflies and garden visitors. This upright plant forms a large bush growing vigorously suitable for containers and borders.
Barnsley Baby blooms in its first year itself, bearing saucer-shaped pink-white flowers with a very striking red centre. The flowers grow in clusters and look very stunning against the lobed, heart-shaped grey-green leaves of Baby Mallow. This flowering shrub holds great flowering power in its compact small size.
Baby Mallow is highly tolerant of a wide range of soils but will thrive longer and flower more abundantly, when planted in a fertile well-drained soil. It prefers full sun or partial shade and needs protection in winter from the frost. If you are planting it in a pot, use a decent quality potting compost and water well in dry seasons.
Once established, Barnsley Baby will demand minimal maintenance and will be able to tolerate short droughts. Apply a layer of mulch annually and cut back hard in late spring to encourage new growth. Deadheading the flowers will help in increasing the flowering period.
Lavatera Barnsley Baby is ideal for garden containers as its compact shape suits pots well. It provides stunning cut flowers. Plant it in a mixed planting or use it to decorate your patio as a single standalone plant.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and prune back hard in early spring to encourage healthy, vigorous growth. Lavatera thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
How to Water
Water Lavatera regularly during its first growing season to establish roots, letting the soil dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it tolerates drought well and requires minimal watering.
How to Plant
Plant Lavatera in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, place the plant, and backfill with soil. Space multiple plants at least 90cm apart to allow for their bushy growth. Add compost to the soil for extra nutrients.
