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Lavatera arborea 'Variegata'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   8a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H4 - G1   Australia:   2 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lavatera arborea 'Variegata' (variegated tree mallow) yields light pink blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish green and white in colour. Lavatera arborea 'Variegata' (variegated tree mallow) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.