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

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

Overview

Buzzy Lavatera Silver Cup Seeds 1.5g | Elegant Annual Cup Mallow is supplied for home growing. 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 ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens and planting in large groups for a striking summer display.

Key Features

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

Sowing Instructions

• 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.

Growing Conditions and Care

• 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.

Product 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
• EAN: 8711117044321

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