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Lavatera olbia 'Barnsley'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 2.1 m (4 - 7 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

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