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Lavatera cachemiriana

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lavatera cachemiriana (kashmir mallow) bears bright pink blooms during mid summer to mid fall. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Lavatera cachemiriana (kashmir mallow) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Lavatera cachemiriana has a natural resistance to rabbits.