How to tend a Lavatera maritima
Also known as: Olbia micans (L.) Moench, Olbia canescens Moench, Lavatera rupestris Pomel, Lavatera maritima Gouan, Lavatera hispanica Mill., Lavatera maritima subsp. rupestris (Pomel) Greuter & Burdet, Lavatera micans L., Lavatera gallica Hort.Par. ex Nyman, Lavatera africana Cav., Malva micans (L.) Alef., Malva africana Soldano, Banfi & Galasso, Malva wigandii (Alef.) M.F.Ray, Malva subovata subsp. rupestris (Pomel) Molero & J.M.Monts., Althaea maritima Kuntze, Althaea micans (L.) Kuntze, Axolopha maritima Alef., Axolopha wigandii Alef., Malva maritima (Gouan) Pau, Lavatera africana , Lavatera maritima var. purpurea Maire & Wilczek, Lavatera maritima var. trilobata Rouy, Lavatera maritima var. floccosa Sennen, Lavatera maritima var. incana Vayr., Lavatera micans prol. maritima (Gouan) Cout.
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer to avoid root rots
Sunlight
Like adequate light, shade properly under summer strong light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Asia, Europe, North America
- Category
- Malvaceae, Malva
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- purple red, white
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