Thompson and Morgan Lavatera Barnsley Baby Plant in Pot 9cm

A charming twist on a cottage garden classic! This dwarf 'Barnsley Baby' Mallow is a compact and floriferous variety, ideal for patio containers or smaller gardens. Expect to impress your neighbours with its well-branched form and abundance of soft pink blooms, a magnet for bees and butterflies. Once established, it's remarkably low-maintenance and can withstand short periods of drought.For best results, pot up plug plants and nurture them in a frost-free environment. As the plants mature and the threat of frost has passed, gradually introduce your Mallow to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant into borders or containers filled with moist, well-drained soil in a sunny spot. When planting in containers, use a soil-based compost such as John Innes No. 3. During the establishment phase, provide regular feeding and watering. After they're established, these Lavatera require minimal attention.The best time to prune Lavatera is in the spring, after the last frost and as the buds begin to swell. Cut back all stems firmly to about 30cm above ground level. Mallow can be slow to show new growth in spring, so be patient with plants that appear dormant, as they may still be alive.Product Specifications:.Position: Full sun.Height: Up to 75cm.Spread: Up to 60cm.Supplied as: 1 x 9cm Pot.Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and represent the expected results upon maturity. Different growing conditions may lead to variations. The image may show the plant at a particular stage of growth and may vary due to seasonal changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).