Lavatera trimestris Seeds (White Rose Mallow)

White Rose Mallow (Lavatera trimestris), also known as annual mallow or Rose Mallow, is a flowering plant species in the Malvaceae family. It features attractive white, pink, or lavender-colored flowers with dark veins and a contrasting darker center. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and has a bushy growth habit. White Rose Mallow typically reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet and can spread up to 2 feet wide. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 2-11. To propagate this plant, one can collect Lavatera trimestris seeds from the mature seedpods for future replanting.

Growing Lavatera trimestris from Seed

• Growth cycle: Annual
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating White Rose Mallow Flower Seeds

To germinate Lavatera trimestris, start by scarifying the seeds, either by gently rubbing them with sandpaper or nicking them with a knife. Then, soak the seeds in water overnight before sowing them in well-draining soil and keeping them moist in a warm location.

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 White Rose Mallow seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing White Rose 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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