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Lavatera olbia 'Burgundy Wine'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 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 olbia 'Burgundy Wine' (tree mallow) bears bright red blooms during early summer to mid fall. The foliage is greyish green in colour. A specimen plant, Lavatera olbia 'Burgundy Wine' (tree mallow) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Lavatera olbia 'Burgundy Wine' has a natural resistance to rabbits.