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Lavatera clementii 'Red Rum'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lavatera clementii 'Red Rum' (tree mallow) bears bright pink blooms during early summer to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Lavatera clementii 'Red Rum' (tree mallow) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.