Growing Non-GMO Rose Mallow Lavatera Flower Seeds

Rose Mallow lavatera is adaptable and frost-hardy and can either be sown indoors or out. For the earliest and most vibrant blooms, begin 6-8 weeks prior to the frost. Lavatera has wildflower-like preferences and can also be sown by broadcasting directly outside two weeks before the final frost date since the chill will help seeds germinate. Blend Rose Mallow lavatera seeds with sand to increase visibility during sowing and broadcast mix over a 10-square foot area per 1 ounce of seeds and evenly rake and lightly tamp into soil. Plants may reseed in some areas. For traditional sowing, plant 2-3 Rose Mallow lavatera seeds 0.25 inches deep and 24 inches apart in average, medium moisture, and well-drained soil in full sun. Rose Mallow Lavatera is a hardy full sun performer but will benefit from shade during long summer months.

For indoor sowing, plant 2-3 seeds per pot. Once the seedlings have germinated and developed two sets of true leaves, harden them off. Gradually increase the time they spend outdoors before permanently transplanting. This allows the plants to develop ‘thicker skin’ to withstand the differences in climate they will experience outdoors that they did not receive indoors. Rose Mallow thrives in warm and humid environments and should be protected from harsh winds.

Rose Mallow Lavatera in the Flower Garden

These Lavatera Rose Mallows will easily attract pollinators like butterflies, birds, and hummingbirds to benefit your garden. Rose Mallows are some of the most beautiful wildflowers available and are perfect for wild, native, and cottage gardens alike.

Landscape Use of Rose Mallow Lavatera

Lavatera Rose Mallow is durable and easy to grow from seed, ideal for beside walls and borders, cities and rural areas, as well as annual beds and wildflower fields. They are sure to excite any design or landscape they are part of with their gorgeous blooms and hardy growth.

About Rose Mallow Lavatera Garden Seeds

These magnificent Rose Mallows can also be used as cut flowers for arrangements. They can remain bright for 1-2 weeks in clean, cool water.

Rose Mallow is native to the Mediterranean region but grows very well in a variety of gardens. They are rarely invasive except in some counties of southern California.

Lavatera Rose Mallow can also be known as Tree Mallow, Royal Mallow, Regal Mallow, Annual Mallow, Common Annual Tree Mallow

Rose Mallow Lavatera is a species of the beloved mallow genus Rose Mallow and has accrued a number of common names throughout the centuries including Musk Mallow, White Musk Mallow, and Cheese by English-speaking countries and Mauve des Bois by the French by French-speaking countries. Thomas Jefferson referred to the famous heirloom flower as the "French mallow." Rose Mallow Lavatera is sometimes mistakenly referred to as "Hollyhock" because they both share the same Malvaceae family.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I love using Rose Mallow plants to obtain that tropical, hibiscus-like look but in northern and shady gardens. They remind me of the beach on sunny summer days."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Rose Mallow Lavatera Seeds Per Package:

• 2 g Package - Approximately 300 Seeds
• 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 4,500 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 28,000 Seeds

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