Lavatera plebeia (Australian Flood Mallow)
Lavatera plebeia (Australian Flood Mallow)
100 (170)cm, Australian Hollyhock or Australian Flood Mallow is a medium sized, annual to semiperennial species with a woody base and is native of SC Australia. It makes mid green, lobed to almost ovate leaves and pale rose flower cups with dark lilac stripes. Easily grown as semiperennial pot plant or as an annual in the garden. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. If grown as a pot plant keep drier in winter at a winter low of some 15°C.More Details »