Lavatera x clementii ‘Burgundy Wine’

Name: Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine'
SKU: 194264
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Lavatera x clementii ‘Burgundy Wine’ in a 3 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' is a striking and vibrant cultivar of Lavatera, known for its profusion of rich, burgundy-red, cup-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall. The leaves are green with a silver hue and slightly hairy. This variety is fairly hardy, drought-tolerant and prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is a great choice for gardens and landscapes as an ornamental plant, it can be planted as a border, in mass, or as a specimen. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and is easy to grow. Its deep red color provides a striking contrast to other plants in the garden, and it can be used as a focal point, to add a touch of drama or to create a Mediterranean feel. It's a great option for small gardens, or for adding a pop of color to a patio or balcony.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Tree mallow 'Burgundy Wine'
Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
How big will I get? Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 2m.
Did You Know That:Burgundy Wine' is a cultivar of Lavatera x clementii, which is a hybrid plant resulting from the cross between Lavatera thuringiaca and Lavatera arborea.

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance

Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' will benefit from pruning in Spring. Shrubs that produce their flowers in mid to late Summer or Autumn, typically flower on new growth, so by reducing the shrub in Spring you encourage lots of new, flower producing growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Lavatera x clementii 'Burgundy Wine' is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as rust. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies.