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The soft grey-green, lobed foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the profusion of blooms and adds a Mediterranean feel to any planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is supplied as an outdoor garden-ready flowering shrub in a 17cm root-ball, ready for immediate planting into borders, beds or a suitably sized container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfuse pale pink-white flowers with a rose-pink eye from June to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit – ideal for smaller gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy and easy to grow in most well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance – simply prune back in spring to encourage vigorous new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a garden-ready plant in a 17cm root-ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sheltered, sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil. Lavatera thrives in full sun and will tolerate lighter soils, including chalky and sandy conditions. Avoid waterlogged or very heavy clay soils. In spring, cut back the previous year's growth to a low framework of sturdy stems to promote fresh, vigorous shoots and abundant flowering. A light mulch around the base in autumn can help protect the roots during colder winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby' (syn. 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A vigorous and easy-to-grow plant, this Tree Mallow produces an abundance of funnel-shaped blooms from early summer right through to mid-autumn, providing months of colour in the garden. Its soft grey-green lobed foliage creates an attractive backdrop to the profusion of flowers, making it a wonderful addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and Mediterranean-style planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardy perennial shrub is a reliable performer in UK gardens, thriving in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. Once established, Lavatera 'Bredon Springs' is relatively drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, requiring only a hard prune in spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth and plenty of new flowering stems. 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A classic cottage garden favourite, this Tree Mallow brings months of colour and elegance to borders, mixed plantings and informal garden schemes. Its soft, grey-green lobed foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the striking flowers, which are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous and easy-to-grow shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position and performs best in well-drained soil. Once established, Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is relatively drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance beyond an annual prune in spring to encourage fresh, bushy growth and prolific flowering. 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Water well after planting and during dry spells until established. In spring, prune stems back to a low framework of healthy buds to promote vigorous new growth and a compact shape. 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