I've given this plant a neutral because it was successful in Southampton, but difficult in Cornwall.
The cool wet summer...Read Mores in Cornwall don't seem to suit the Lavatera clementii hybrids well. I've not seen many since I've lived here. 'Rosea' is probably the most reliable and has a long life. I'll try it once more in very well drained soil this time.
I had this in my garden for one year only, it seeds itself prolifically.The seeds can remain dormant for years. Three years later and I a...Read Morem still pulling them from the bed it was in. Beautiful when in full bloom, but not worth the hassle.
I've given this plant a neutral because it was successful in Southampton, but difficult in Cornwall.
The cool wet summer...Read More
This native plant is easily 6 feet by six feet and highly invasive. For the hills of Mariposa? Perfect.
I had this in my garden for one year only, it seeds itself prolifically.The seeds can remain dormant for years. Three years later and I a...Read More