Buzzy Lavatera Silver Cup Seeds 1.5g | Elegant Annual Cup Mallow

Buzzy Lavatera Silver Cup Seeds

Buzzy Lavatera Silver Cup, also known as Silver Cup Mallow, is a beautiful annual flower producing large, cup-shaped blooms on tall, elegant plants. With its profuse flowering habit and soft garden charm, this lovely variety is perfect for sunny borders, cottage gardens and planting in large groups for a striking summer display.

Growing to around 80 cm tall, Lavatera ‘Silver Cup’ adds height, colour and graceful movement to flower beds. It is also an unusual and attractive cut flower, especially when picked at a young stage.

Plant Details

Plant type: Annual flower
Botanical name: Lavatera trimestris
Common name: Lavatera / Cup Mallow / Silver Cup Mallow
Variety: Silver Cup
Height: Approx. 80 cm
Position: Full sun
Flowering period: July to September
Use: Borders, cottage gardens, large group planting, cut flowers, summer flower beds

Growing Information

Sow under cover: Mid-March to April
Sow outdoors: Mid-April to May
Sowing method: Sow under glass or outdoors in a seedbed
Transplant: After 5–6 weeks
Flowering time: July to September
Seeds per gram: Approx. 150
Contents: Approx. 1.5 g

Sow under glass from mid-March to April, or directly outdoors in a seedbed from mid-April to May. Keep the soil lightly moist while seedlings develop. Transplant after 5–6 weeks into a sunny position with well-drained soil.

Lavatera looks especially beautiful when planted in larger groups, where the flowers can create a full and colourful summer display.

Growing Tips

Grow in full sun for the best flowering. Water during dry periods, especially while young plants are establishing. Avoid overcrowding to allow good airflow around the plants.

For cut flowers, pick stems when the blooms are still young and fresh. Remove faded flowers to help keep plants tidy and encourage continued blooming.

Why You’ll Love It

• Profusely flowering annual cup mallow
• Beautiful in large groups
• Elegant tall plants for sunny borders
• Unusual and attractive cut flower
• Lovely cottage garden style
• Flowers from July to September
• Easy to grow from seed