Lavatera trimestris 'white' |
Native Region: Mediterranean
Zone Range: 04-10
Preferred Climate: Temperate to tropical
Harvest Date: Sunday 23 August, 2009
Seed count: 15-20
Description:
Annual with 3- 5- or 7-lobed green leaves with heart-shaped bases. Bears funnel-shaped white flowers, 3-4 inches across in summer. Makes a good cut flower. Height to 4 feet; spread 18 inches.
Notes:
A delightful cottage garden plant that will flower profusely during the summer. This seed was collected in the Alma VanDusen Meadow and was primarily gathered from plants with white 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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