Lavatera trimestris 'Silver Cup'
tree mallow 'Silver Cup'
An annual to 70cm, with rounded leaves and open funnel-shaped light pink flowers 7-10cm across, prominently veined with deep red-purple towards the centre
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Malva can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with rounded, often palmately lobed leaves and 5-petalled, open funnel-shaped flowers in the leaf axils or in terminal racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, shelter from drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in-situ or in pots in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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