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| Lavatera | Common name; Mallow |
A hardy annual, erect and bushy in habit, and grows to around 900mm (3ft) high, making it a useful subject for a border.
The flowers appear from July till September.
Week 16; Sow seed in pots or trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 18°-20°C (64°-68°F)
Germination should take about a week.
Week 18; Prick out seedlings into individual 70mm (3”) pots of potting compost.
Grow on at 14°-16°C (57°-61°F) for two to three weeks then gradually harden them off in frost free conditions until planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out 500mm (18”) apart a sunny and sheltered site.
n.b. Avoid over rich soils as this can encourage excessive leaf growth.
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