Rose Mallow Mix Seeds (Lavatera trimestris)

Rose Mallow Mix is an easy-to-grow annual producing large, showy, hibiscus-like flowers in shades of pink, rose, and white. Its upright, bushy habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Loved for its long flowering season and ability to attract pollinators, it adds a splash of color and elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, hibiscus-like blooms in a mix of pink, rose, and white

• Long-flowering, adding color from summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for mixed plantings

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lavatera trimestris

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–100 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage garden beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh floral arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 30–50 cm apart after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead regularly to prolong flowering