Thompson & Morgan Lavatera Barnsley Baby 9cm Potted Plant x 8

Lavatera x clementii 'Barnsley Baby' is a charming, dwarf version of the beloved cottage garden plant, perfect for patio containers and small gardens. This compact and floriferous mallow boasts well-branched habits and racemes of saucer-shaped, soft pink blooms that are sure to attract the attention of neighbors, bees, and butterflies alike. Once established, 'Barnsley Baby' is a tough little plant requiring minimal maintenance, and it even tolerates short periods of drought, making it a resilient addition to your garden.Ideal for brightening up any space, Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby' thrives in moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Pot up the plug plants and grow them on in frost-free conditions. Once well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatize the plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting them into borders and containers. Regular feeding and watering during the growing season will help young plants establish, after which they require only occasional attention. Prune in spring to maintain a tidy shape and encourage new growth.How to Grow Instructions:Light: Full sun.Temperature: Thrives in typical outdoor temperatures; protect from frost.Watering: Water regularly during the growing season.Feeding: Use a balanced fertilizer regularly while plants are young.Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity.Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.

Price: £23.99 from Robert Dyas