Description
Lavatera x clementii ‘Baby Barnsley’ is a charming and captivating cultivar of Lavatera, known for its profusion of delicate, pink, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in Summer. The leaves are green and slightly hairy. This variety is 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.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Lavatera ‘Barnsley Baby’
- Hardiness:Half hardy and would benefit from protection through Winter.
- How big will I get? Lavatera x clementii ‘Baby Barnsley’ can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
- Did You Know That:Baby Barnsley’ is a cultivar of Lavatera x clementii, which is a hybrid plant resulting from the cross between Lavatera thuringiaca and Lavatera arborea.
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Lavatera x clementii ‘Baby Barnsley’ 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 ‘Baby Barnsley’ 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 ‘Baby Barnsley’ 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 ‘Baby Barnsley’ is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as rust. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies.
