Lavatera trimestris 'mixed' |
Native Region: Mediterranean
Zone Range: 04-10
Preferred Climate: Temperate to tropical
Harvest Date: Friday 14 August, 2009
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
A delightful cottage garden annual that will flower profusely during the summer. The leaves are dark green with heart-shaped bases and the flowers are open funnel-shaped in shades of purple to pink. Height and spread 6 feet.
Notes:
This seed was collected in the Alma VanDusen Meadow and was primarily gathered from plants with pink flowers.
Cultivation:
Sow seed in containers in a coldframe in early to mid spring, or you may sow seed where it is to grow, however you should protect the seeds and seedlings from birds. Grow on in any good garden soil with plentiful moisture and good drainage. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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