did you know?

The cultivar 'Barnsley' was introduced in 1986 by the well-known English garden writer, Rosemary Verey, and is named for her beloved Barnsley Gardens. The species from which this variety was cultivated is native to southeastern Europe.

general maintenance:

Prune out lanky and crossed stems.

pests/diseases:

Japanese beetles and mealy bugs may occur.

controls:

Handpick Japanese beetles. Control mealy bugs by hosing off with a directed stream of water.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil, making sure there is enough room for shrub to reach its mature spread. In early spring, dig a hole twice the width of container or root ball. Set plant at same depth or slightly higher than it was in pot, and mound soil to form a 2-inch-high ridge around perimeter of the hole to act as a catchbasin. Water thoroughly, filling the basin and allowing water to settle several times. Spread 2 inches of mulch around plant.

water and fertilize:

Maintain uniform soil moisture the first season. Be sure the soil is moist before the ground freezes in fall. Each spring before growth begins, apply an all-purpose fertilizer, following label directions. Once shrub is established, usually by the third year, water only in times of drought.

garden hint:

Lavatera can be revitalized, if it becomes leggy or too large, by cutting it completely to the ground in the spring before new growth begins.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Deciduous

garden uses:

• Containers
• Edging
• Flowerbed borders

other uses: