Lavatera trimestris Seeds (Royal Mallow)

Royal Mallow, also known as Lavatera trimestris, is an annual plant species that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It features large, showy flowers in various shades of pink, purple, and white, adding a vibrant touch to gardens and borders. Growing up to 3 feet tall, it has a bushy habit and attractive lobed leaves. Royal Mallow is easy to cultivate from Lavatera trimestris seeds and thrives in full sun. It is resilient to a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.

Growing Lavatera trimestris from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Mediterranean
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating Royal Mallow Flower Seeds

To germinate Lavatera trimestris, sow seeds in a tray or directly in well-draining soil in spring or fall. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and germination should occur within 14-21 days with a temperature around 70°F (21°C).

We source all of our Lavatera trimestris seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Royal Mallow seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Royal Mallow seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Lavatera trimestris seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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