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Lavatera thuringiaca ‘First Light’


Tree Mallow

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.316.230


Tree Mallow forms a large upright bush of heart-shaped grey-green leaves. This strain has single Hollyhock-type blooms of white with a flush of pale pink in the centre. Flowering continues all summer long. This is actually a woody shrub, but is usually cut back hard to 6 or 8 inches each spring. Plants get large and may require staking, especially in windy areas. In Zones 5 to 6 plants should be mulched for the winter. Gardeners in cold winter regions could consider this as an annual that flowers for the whole summer and fall. A recent introduction from Jelitto Seeds of Germany.

Further details for
Lavatera thuringiaca ‘First Light’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   100-120 cm
   39-47 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Lavatera thuringiaca ‘First Light’


Tree Mallow

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.316.230


Tree Mallow forms a large upright bush of heart-shaped grey-green leaves. This strain has single Hollyhock-type blooms of white with a flush of pale pink in the centre. Flowering continues all summer long. This is actually a woody shrub, but is usually cut back hard to 6 or 8 inches each spring. Plants get large and may require staking, especially in windy areas. In Zones 5 to 6 plants should be mulched for the winter. Gardeners in cold winter regions could consider this as an annual that flowers for the whole summer and fall. A recent introduction from Jelitto Seeds of Germany.

Further details for
Lavatera thuringiaca ‘First Light’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   100-120 cm
   39-47 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.