Lavatera 'Barnsley' - 3 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lavatera x olbia 'Barnsley', Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Lavatera thuringiaca 'Barnsley' forms cup-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers from July. These grow to around 5 - 10 cm in size.

Use
Tub, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, cutting, woodland edge, natural garden