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Clementii

LillyB

By Lillyb


Clementii (Lavatera x Clementii)

I've just bought this plant, but when I was looking it up I read it had a short lived life, is this true and is there any pointers anyone can give me.



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These can be propagated by taking cuttings, Libby, so you can have more than one after this year :-)

3 Aug, 2008

 

Oooh I'll be planting them everywhere lol.

3 Aug, 2008

 

Many plants from warmer climes live less in northern climes and are treated as annuals almost. But plants are generally highly resilient and if they are in a warm microclimate it can make a tremendous difference. After a while you may find this mallow is self propagating as it seeds itself, but first off I would follow Xela's advice.
Gardening tip. Best to do the 'looking up' before you buy. Try leaving an old garden book in the boot when you spot something.

13 Aug, 2008

 

Good idea with the book Muddywellies, I may do that, because sometimes the person at the shop doesn't have any idea.

13 Aug, 2008

 

Lovely colour. Maybe too cold for it in the N.E. of Scotland.

22 Aug, 2008



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