Overview
Lavatera cachemiriana is a shrub in the genus Lavatera, part of the Q156551 family. It typically grows around 2.4 m tall. Lavatera cachemiriana grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is native to Kashmir.
About
Lavatera cachemiriana is a shrub reaching about 2.4 m, native to Kashmir and belonging to the mallow group. It prefers a sunny position and will tolerate sandy, loamy or clay soils provided they are well drained or at least moist but well drained. Classified H5, it is hardy across most of the UK. Allow room for its mature height when siting.
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.
In the garden
Lavatera cachemiriana is a shrubby mallow from Kashmir that grows to roughly 2.4 m. As a member of the mallow group it produces the upright, woody form typical of shrubby Lavatera rather than a low herbaceous habit. Give it full sun and a free-draining site: it accepts sandy, loamy or clay soils as long as drainage is adequate and the root-run does not remain waterlogged. Soil that stays moist but drains freely suits it; avoid heavy, permanently wet ground. It carries a UK hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is regarded as hardy throughout most of the British Isles where severe, prolonged frosts are uncommon. In a garden layout it is best placed where its 2.4 m height can be accommodated — at the rear of a mixed shrub border or as a single specimen in a sunny bed. Sit it where other plants will not shade it out during the growing season, and leave clear space so the shrub can reach its mature height without crowding.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lavatera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lavatera cachemiriana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Height
- 2.4 m
- Native to
- Kashmir
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavatera cachemiriana?
Lavatera cachemiriana prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Lavatera cachemiriana need?
Lavatera cachemiriana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Lavatera cachemiriana grow?
Lavatera cachemiriana reaches a height of 2.4 m.
Is Lavatera cachemiriana hardy in the UK?
Lavatera cachemiriana has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
More in the Lavatera genus
- Lavatera maritimaTree Mallow
- Lavatera olbiaGarden tree mallow
- Lavatera olbia 'Rosea'Rose Tree Mallow
- Lavatera thuringiacaGarden tree-mallow
