Lavatera assurgentiflora
Malva Rose, Island Tree Mallow
Description
This is a fast growing, evergreen, flowering shrub that works great as a foundation planting or windbreak. They require little maintenance other than occasional shearing to keep it dense.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Summer, Constant
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.