Overview
Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Malva, part of the Malvaceae family, with grey-green, lobed foliage. Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include borders, coastal gardens and containers.
About
Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' is a bushy cultivar of the Malva genus, which includes herbaceous and woody plants commonly known as mallows. It features grey-green, lobed foliage and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H3. Suitable for borders, coastal gardens, and containers, it can be propagated by softwood cuttings or seed sown in spring.
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
- H3
Plant details
Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Grey-green, Lobed
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Coastal gardens, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in spring, Seed sown in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Stem rot, Soil-borne fungal diseases, Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby'?
Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' need?
Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' hardy in the UK?
Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Lavatera clementii 'Barnsley Baby'?
Softwood cuttings in spring, Seed sown in spring.
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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