Overview
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Malva, part of the Malvaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and containers.
About
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' is a bushy cultivar of the Malva genus, known commonly as mallow. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and containers. Propagation is typically done through softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Malva is a genus of herbaceous or woody, annual, biennial, and perennial plants in the family Malvaceae. It is one of several closely related genera in the family to bear the common English name mallow. The genus is widespread throughout the temperate, subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Europe.
Wikipedia contributors, "Malva", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Malva
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Malva
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Rust, Stem rot, Soil-borne fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine'?
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' need?
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' hardy in the UK?
Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lavatera 'Burgundy Wine'?
Softwood cuttings.
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More in the Malva genus
- Malva alceagreater musk mallow
- Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'Greater Musk-mallow
- Malva moschata albawhite musk mallow
- Lavatera oblongifolia