Lavatera Seeds ? Pink Blooms, Hummingbird Magnet, Fast-Growing Garden Beauty! ### **Lavatera ? A Pink Flowering Magnet for Hummingbirds Butterflies** **Latin Name:***Lavatera trimestris* *Lavatera* spp. (*Malva* spp., now classified under *Malva* in many cases) #### **Description:** Lavatera, also known as Tree Mallow or Annual Mallow, is a fast-growing flowering plant prized for its showy pink blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. - **Height:** 2-3 ft - **Width:** 2-4 ft - **Growth Rate:** Fast - **Leaf Type:** Broad, lobed, soft-textured green leaves - **Habit:** Bushy, upright, or sprawling, depending on species #### **Native Range Interesting Facts:** Lavatera is native to Mediterranean regions, parts of Europe, and coastal areas of North America. It is beloved for its long-lasting, trumpet-shaped blooms that resemble hibiscus. #### **How to Grow from Seed:** 1. **Start Indoors (6-8 weeks before last frost)** ? Sow in trays, lightly covering seeds. Keep at 65-70F. 2. **Direct Sow (after last frost)** ? Plant OE inch deep in well-drained soil. 3. **Germination:** 14-21 days 4. **Transplant/Thin:** Space plants 12-24 inches apart. #### **Garden Care Maintenance:** - **Sun:** Full sun - **Soil:** Well-draining, fertile soil - **Watering:** Moderate; drought-tolerant once established - **Deadheading:** Encourages more blooms - **Fertilizing:** Light feeding with balanced fertilizer in early growth - **Pruning:** Cut back after flowering to maintain shape #### **Hardiness Zones:** - **Annual varieties:** Grow anywhere as summer annuals =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!