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Lavatera olbia 'Lilac Lady'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 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 'Lilac Lady' (tree mallow) bears faded fuchsia flowers during early summer to mid-autumn. The foliage is greyish green in colour. A specimen plant, Lavatera olbia 'Lilac Lady' (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 'Lilac Lady' has a natural resistance to rabbits.